R539-3-10. Prohibited Procedures

(1) The following procedures are prohibited for Division staff and Providers, including staff hired for Self-Administered Services, in all circumstances in supporting Persons receiving Division funding:

(a) Physical punishment, such as slapping, hitting, and pinching.

(b) Demeaning speech to a Person that ridicules or is abusive.

(c) Locked confinement in a room.

(d) Denial or restriction of access to assistive technology devices, except where removal prevents injury to self, others, or property as outlined in Section R539-3-6.

(e) Withholding or denial of meals, or other supports for biological needs, as a consequence or punishment for problems.

(f) Any Level II or Level III Intervention, as defined in R539-4-3(n) and R539-4-3(o), used as coercion, as convenience to staff, or in retaliation.

(g) Any procedure in violation of R495-876, R512-202, R510-302, 62A-3-301 thru 62A-3-321, and 62A-4a-402 thru 62A-4a-412 prohibiting abuse.