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Section 6500.179 - Emergency use of a physical restraint

55 Pa. Code § 6500.179

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Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 6500.179 - Emergency use of a physical restraint

If a physical restraint is used on an unanticipated, emergency basis, §§ 6500.164 and 6500.165 (relating to human rights team; and behavior support component of the individual plan) do not apply until after the restraint is used for the same individual twice in a 6-month period.

55 Pa. Code § 6500.179

The provisions of this §6500.179 adopted October 4, 2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777.

The provisions of this §6500.179 issued 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)).