6VAC35-101-1140 (B). Monitoring restrained residents. B. When a resident is placed in mechanical restraints for more than two hours cumulatively in a 24-hour period, with the exception of use in routine transportation of residents, staff shall immediately consult with a health care provider and a mental health professional. This consultation shall be documented. 6VAC35-101-1140 (C). Monitoring restrained residents. C. If the resident, being placed in mechanical restraints, exhibits behavior, (i) staff shall immediately consult with and document that they have consulted with a mental health professional and (ii) the resident shall be monitored in accordance with established protocols, including constant supervision, if appropriate. Any such protocols shall be in compliance with the procedures required by 6VAC35-101-1150 (restraints for medical and mental health purposes). Restraints For Medical And Mental Health Purposes 6VAC35-101-1150. Restraints for medical and mental health purposes. CRITICAL Written procedure shall govern the use of restraints for medical and mental health purposes. Written procedure shall identify the authorization needed; when, where, and how restraints may be used; for how long; and what type of restraint may be used. Part IX Postdispositional Detention Programs Approval Of Postdispositional Detention Programs
6VAC35-101-1140 (B). Monitoring restrained residents. B. When a resident is placed in mechanical restraints for more than two hours cumulatively in a 24-hour period, with the exception of use in routine transportation of residents, staff shall immediately consult with a health care provider and a mental health professional. This consultation shall be documented. 6VAC35-101-1140 (C). Monitoring restrained residents. C. If the resident, being placed in mechanical restraints, exhibits behavior, (i) staff shall immediately consult with and document that they have consulted with a mental health professional and (ii) the resident shall be monitored in accordance with established protocols, including constant supervision, if appropriate. Any such protocols shall be in compliance with the procedures required by 6VAC35-101-1150 (restraints for medical and mental health purposes). Restraints For Medical And Mental Health Purposes 6VAC35-101-1150. Restraints for medical and mental health purposes. CRITICAL Written procedure shall govern the use of restraints for medical and mental health purposes. Written procedure shall identify the authorization needed; when, where, and how restraints may be used; for how long; and what type of restraint may be used. Part IX Postdispositional Detention Programs Approval Of Postdispositional Detention Programs
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