S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:07:26

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 67:42:07:26 - Staff person to monitor seclusion room

A facility that uses seclusion shall provide a staff person to continuously observe and monitor a child who has been placed in a room for purposes of seclusion to evaluate the child's physical and psychological well-being. The staff person shall ensure the following:

(1) That a child placed in seclusion does not inflict self-injury;

(2) That the observation is documented and signed and becomes a part of the child's record;

(3) That the personal needs of the child are met, including prompt access to washroom facilities;

(4) That the child receives all meals provided to other children in care; and

(5) If necessary to ensure the safety of the child, the staff person is physically present in the seclusion room to assist the child in controlling behavior.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:07:26

12 SDR 4, effective 7/25/1985; 33 SDR 227, effective 7/1/2007; 34 SDR 200, effective 1/30/2008.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.