Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.14.233

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.03.14.233 - RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION DOCUMENTATION

The clinical record for each patient that is restrained or secluded must contain comprehensive documentation of the episode.

01.Patient's Behavior. A description of the patient's behavior that led to the use of restraint or seclusion.
02.Interventions Used Prior to Restraint or Seclusion. Alternatives or other less restrictive interventions attempted prior to the use of restraint or seclusion.
03.Type of Intervention. The type of interventions used, including the date and time the interventions were initiated.
04.Assessments. Initial and ongoing assessments of the need for restraint or seclusion by medical and nursing staff.
05.Patient's Response. The patient's response to the use of restraint or seclusion, including ongoing behaviors.
06.Monitoring Activities. Monitoring activities by staff.
07.Restraint and Seclusion Log. Each hospital must maintain a log of restraint and/or seclusion use that must include:
a. The name of the patient;
b. The type of restraints and/or seclusion used;
c. The date and time restraints and/or seclusion were applied and discontinued; and
d. Any injury or adverse consequence to the patient incurred during the restraint and/or seclusion.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.14.233

Effective March 17, 2022