Section 388-865-0765. Use of seclusion and restraint procedures within the crisis stabilization unit.

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(1) Persons have the right to be free from seclusion and restraint, including chemical restraint within the crisis stabilization unit.

(2) The use of restraints or seclusion must occur only when there is imminent danger to self or others and less restrictive measures have been determined to be ineffective to protect the person or others from harm. The reasons for the determination must be clearly documented in the clinical record.

(3) The crisis stabilization unit must develop policies and procedures to assure that restraint and seclusion are utilized only to the extent necessary to ensure the safety of patients and others, and in accordance with WAC 246-337-110, 246-322-180, 246-320-745(6), and 388-865-0545.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71.05.020, 71.24.035, and 2007 c 375. WSR 08-14-079, § 388-865-0765, filed 6/26/08, effective 7/27/08.]

RCW 71.05.020, 71.24.035, and 2007 c 375. WSR 08-14-079, § 388-865-0765, filed 6/26/08, effective 7/27/08.

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246-337-110,246-322-180,246-320-745,388-865-0545,

                    
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