### Question
How does Requirement Relating to the Rights of Residents of Certain Facilities define physical escort?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 290ii*, **physical escort** is defined as:

> the temporary touching or holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder or back for the purpose of inducing a resident who is acting out to walk to a safe location

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290ii*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part H-Requirement Relating to the Rights of Residents of Certain Facilities**

