N.J. Admin. Code § 10:47-3.12

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:47-3.12 - Behavior management

(a) The facility shall establish rules of conduct which promote individual growth by incorporating procedures for reinforcement of positive behaviors and consequences for negative behaviors.

1. No medication shall be used for the convenience of staff, as a substitute for programs, as punishment, or in quantities that interfere with an Individual's Habilitation Plan (IHP).

2. Corporal punishment, physical and verbal abuse, neglect and exploitation shall be prohibited.

3. Seclusion and isolation (that is, the placement of an individual alone in a locked room) shall be prohibited.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:47-3.12