Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of |
Chapter 388-101D. Requirements for providers of residential services and supports. |
Section 388-101D-0450. Physical intervention training.
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- (1) Before using physical interventions with a client, the provider must train all staff who will be implementing those interventions in:(a) The use of physical interventions;(b) Crisis prevention techniques; and(c) Positive behavior support.(2) Each staff designated to supervise or observe restraint use must be trained in:(a) The observation and supervision of physical restraints; and(b) The recognition of potential risks or negative outcomes related to the use of physical restraints.(3) The service provider must ensure that staff receiving physical intervention techniques training:(a) Complete the course of instruction;(b) Demonstrate competency before being authorized to use the techniques with clients; and(c) Review deescalation and physical intervention techniques annually.[WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0450, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3940, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.]
WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0450, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3940, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.