Section 351.40 - DefinitionsThe following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Approved Physical Restraint Technique ("physical restraint")--A professionally trained restraint technique that uses a person's physical exertion to completely or partially constrain another person's body movement without the use of mechanical restraints. The approved physical restraint technique shall be approved for use by the Commission and adopted by the juvenile board.(2) Approved Mechanical Restraint Devices ("mechanical restraint")--A professionally manufactured mechanical device to aid in the restriction of a person's bodily movement. The approved mechanical restraint shall be approved by the Commission and adopted by the juvenile board. The following are Commission approved mechanical restraint devices: (A) Ankle Cuffs--Metal, cloth or leather band designed to be fastened around the ankle to restrain free movement of the legs;(B) Anklets--Cloth or leather band designed to be fastened around the ankle or leg;(C) Handcuffs--Metal devices designed to be fastened around the wrist to restrain free movement of the hands and arms;(D) Plastic Cuffs--Plastic devices designed to be fastened around the wrist or legs to restrain free movement of hands, arms or legs;(E) Restraint Chair--A professionally manufactured security restraining device that may utilize a combination of handcuffs, leg cuffs, and restraining straps in a specially designed upright contoured chair to provide effective containment of a resident;(F) Waist Band--A cloth, leather, or metal band designed to be fastened around the waist used to secure the arms to the sides or front of the body; and(G) Wristlets--A cloth or leather band designed to be fastened around the wrist or arm which may be secured to a waist belt.(3) Chemical Restraint--The application of a chemical agent on a resident or residents.(4) Four Point Restraint--The use of mechanical restraint devices, applied to each of a resident's wrists and ankles, used to secure a resident face up to a professionally manufactured bed.(5) Physical Escort--Touching or holding a resident with a minimum use of force for the purpose of directing the resident's movement from one place to another. A physical escort is not considered a physical restraint.(6) Protective Devices--Professionally manufactured devices used for the protection of residents or staff that do not restrict the movement of a resident. Protective devices are not considered mechanical restraint devices.(7) Restraints--Physical, mechanical, or chemical restraint.37 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.40
The provisions of this §351.40 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 2953