12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-391-470

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 12VAC5-391-470 - Restraints

A. Periodic or continuous mechanical or physical restraints during routine care of a patient shall not be permitted, nor shall patients be restrained for employee convenience or as a substitute for care, treatment, or services. In cases of extreme emergencies, when a patient is a danger to himself or others, mechanical or physical restraints may be used as ordered by a physician or other health care provider.

B. Only those devices specifically designed as restraints may be used. Makeshift restraints shall not be used under any circumstances.

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-391-470

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 23, eff. November 1, 2005.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-162.5 of the Code of Virginia.