R501-12-12. Behavior Management

  (1) Foster parents shall provide supervision appropriate to the age and needs of each foster child.

  (2) Foster parents shall not use, nor permit the use of corporal punishment including but not limited to physical, mechanical, or chemical restraint, physical force, infliction of bodily harm or pain, deprivation of meals, rest or visits with family, or humiliating or frightening methods to discipline, coerce, punish, or retaliate against a child.

  (3) Foster parents shall only use behavior management techniques appropriate for the child's age, behavior, needs, developmental level, and past experiences.

  (4) Foster parents shall use the least restrictive method of behavior management available to control a situation.

  (5) Foster parents shall only use behavior management techniques that are positive, consistent, and that promote self-control, self-esteem, and independence.

  (6) Foster parents shall not use physical work assignments or activities that inflict pain as behavior management techniques. A physical work assignment or activity that results in minor sore muscles does not violate this subsection.

  (7) Foster parents shall not abuse, threaten, ridicule, intimidate, or degrade a child.

  (8) Foster parents shall not deny a child medical care, nutrition, hydration, clothing, bedding, sleep, or toilet and bathing facilities.

  (9) Passive physical restraint shall be applied only by individuals who are trained in accordance with the non-violent intervention strategies of a state, regional, or nationally recognized behavior management program. Documentation of passive physical restraint training certification shall be submitted to the Office of Licensing or Agency with the initial and each renewal application.