55 Pa. Code § 6500.161

Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024

Section 6500.161 - Definition of restrictive procedures

A restrictive procedure is a practice that limits an individual's movement, activity or function; interferes with an individual's ability to acquire positive reinforcement; results in the loss of objects or activities that an individual values; or requires an individual to engage in a behavior that the individual would not engage in given freedom of choice.

55 Pa. Code § 6500.161

The provisions of this §6500.161 amended October 4, 2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777.

The provisions of this §6500.161 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).