55 Pa. Code § 2390.171

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024

Section 2390.171 - Definition of restrictive procedures

A restrictive procedure is a practice that does one or more of the following:

(1) Limits a client's movement, activity or function.

(2) Interferes with a client's ability to acquire positive reinforcement.

(3) Results in the loss of objects or activities that a client values.

(4) Requires a client to engage in a behavior that the client would not engage in given freedom of choice.

55 Pa. Code § 2390.171

The provisions of this §2390.171 adopted October 4, 2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777.

The provisions of this §2390.171 issued 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)).