Rule 37.98.803 - TIME OUT(1) Time out must only be used when a youth's behavior is disruptive to the youth's ability to learn, to participate appropriately, or to function appropriately with other youth or the activity and when other de-escalation techniques have failed. Restraint, seclusion, or confinement may not be used as part of time out procedures.(2) A staff member must be designated to be responsible for visually observing the youth at random intervals at least every 15 minutes.(3) For each time out, a report must be written and placed in the client's file in sufficient detail to provide a clear understanding of the occurrence or behavior which resulted in the youth being placed in time out, and staff's attempts to help the youth avoid time out.(4) Youth placed in time out must be re-introduced to the group in a sensitive and non-punitive manner as soon as control is regained.(5) If there are more than 10 one hour time outs for a youth in a 24-hour period, or the separation lasts for 24 hours, appropriate lead clinical staff members must conduct a review to determine the suitability of the youth remaining in the program, whether modifications to the youth's plan are warranted, and whether staff need additional training in alternative therapeutic behavior management techniques. The results of the review must be documented and placed in the youth's file. The program shall take appropriate action as a result of the review.Mont. Admin. r. 37.98.803
NEW, 2004 MAR p. 1960, Eff. 8/6/04.Sec. 50-5-220, MCA; IMP, Sec. 50-5-220, MCA;