Section 16.03.14.229 - LAW ENFORCEMENT RESTRAINTSThe use of law enforcement restraint devices are not considered safe, appropriate health care restraint interventions for use by hospital staff to restrain patients.
01.Law Enforcement Use of Restraint Devices. The use of handcuffs, manacles, shackles, other chain-type restraint devices, or other restrictive devices applied by non-hospital employed or contracted law enforcement officials for custody, detention, and public safety reasons are not governed by these rules.02.Law Enforcement Maintains Custody and Direct Supervision. When a law enforcement officer applies handcuffs, manacles, shackles, other chain-type restraint devices to a patient, the law enforcement officer must maintain custody and direct supervision of the prisoner who is the hospital's patient. a. The law enforcement officer is responsible for the use, application, and monitoring of these restrictive restraint devices in accordance with state law.b. The hospital is responsible for an appropriate patient assessment and the provision of safe, appropriate care to its patient who is in the custody of a law enforcement officer.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.14.229