Time-out rooms may be used only under continuous observation of the person supported by ICF/IID staff, may not be locked, and must allow for immediate staff entry. Time-out rooms may only be used as part of a behavior treatment plan approved by both the human rights and behavior support committees of the ICF/IID. Each use of time out may not exceed 15 minutes. The ICF/IID staff shall record any use of a time-out room.
S.D. Admin. R. 46:17:04:09
General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-8-54 to 27B-8-56, 42 C.F.R. § 483.450 (October 1, 2002).
Behavior support committee, § 46:17:04:14; Human rights committee -- Composition, § 46:17:04:15.