Section 388-101D-0440. Physical interventions.

(1) The service provider must use the least restrictive intervention needed to protect each client, others, and property.

(2) The service provider may only use physical interventions with a client when positive or less restrictive techniques have been tried and determined to be insufficient to:

(a) Protect the client;

(b) Protect others; or

(c) Prevent property damage.

(3) The service provider must:

(a) Terminate the intervention for the client as soon as the need for protection is over; and

(b) Only use restrictive physical interventions for the client as part of a positive behavior support plan except:

(i) In an emergency when a client's behavior presents an immediate risk to the health and safety of the client or others, or a threat to property; or

(ii) When an unknown, unpredicted response from a client jeopardizes the client's or others safety.

[WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0440, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3920, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.]

WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0440, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3920, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.