R501-13-10. Behavior Management

A. There shall be a written policy and procedure for methods of behavior management to include the following:

1. definition of appropriate and inappropriate consumer behaviors, and

2. acceptable staff responses to inappropriate behaviors.

B. The policy shall be provided to all staff prior to working with consumers and staff shall receive annual training relative to behavior management.

C. No staff member shall use, nor permit the use of physical restraint, humiliating or frightening methods of punishment on consumers at anytime.

D. Passive physical restraint shall be used only in behavioral related situations as a temporary means of physical containment to protect the consumer, other persons, or property from harm. Passive physical restraint shall not be associated with punishment in any way.