Section 50515 - Use of Seclusion or Restraint, "Time Out"(a) Seclusion. No person with a developmental disability shall be placed in seclusion. The use of "time out" procedures may be employed only under the following circumstances: (1) State Hospital. The procedure used complies with regulations promulgated by the director pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 4505.(2) Community Care or Health Facility. A written agreement exists between the placing regional center and the facility which complies with regulations promulgated by the director pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 4505.(b) Restraint(s). Restraint(s) shall not be used on any person with a developmental disability unless: (1) In a state hospital or other health facility, there is full compliance with applicable licensing regulations governing the use of restraints, and where such use does not continue for any period longer than that necessary to control the behavior for which such restraint is employed.(2) In a community care facility, there is full compliance with the requirements of Title 22, California Administrative Code, Section 80403(f) and any other applicable licensing regulations, and where such use does not continue for any period longer than that necessary to control the behavior for which such restraint is employed.(c) Postural Supports. Postural supports are distinguished from restraints. Postural supports may only be used upon written order of a physician and may only include soft ties, seat belts, spring release trays or cloth sheeting and shall only be used to improve a client's mobility and independent functioning rather than to restrict movement.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 50515
Note: Authority cited: Section 11152, Government Code; Sections 4416 and 4441, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 4502(h), Welfare and Institutions Code.