55 Pa. Code § 6500.161

Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 1, January 4, 2025
Section 6500.161 - Definition of restrictive procedures

A restrictive procedure is a practice that limits an individual's movement, activity or function; interferes with an individual's ability to acquire positive reinforcement; results in the loss of objects or activities that an individual values; or requires an individual to engage in a behavior that the individual would not engage in given freedom of choice.

55 Pa. Code § 6500.161

The provisions of this § 6500.161 amended October 4, 2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777.

The provisions of this § 6500.161 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).