Section 170-296A-6200. Physical restraint—Prohibited uses or methods.

The licensee, staff, or household members must not use:

(1) Physical restraint as a form of punishment or discipline;

(2) Mechanical restraints including, but not limited to, handcuffs and belt restraints;

(3) Locked time-out or isolation space;

(4) Bonds, ties, tape, or straps to restrain a child; or

(5) Physical restraint techniques that restrict breathing or inflict pain. These include, but are not limited to:

(a) Restriction of body movement by placing pressure on joints, chest, heart, or vital organs;

(b) Sleeper holds, which are holds used by law enforcement officers to subdue a person;

(c) Arm twisting;

(d) Pulling hair;

(e) Choking or putting arms around the throat; or

(f) Chemical restraint such as mace or pepper spray.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-6200, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-6200, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.