55 Pa. Code § 2390.171

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 52, December 28, 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)).