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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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PART I. Department of Human Services |
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Subpart B. Rights |
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Chapter 13. Use of Restraints in Treating Patients/Residents |
| Section 13.1. Scope |
| Section 13.2. Definition of restraints |
| Section 13.3. Policy |
| Section 13.4. Use of restraints to control involuntary movement due to organic causes or conditions |
| Section 13.5. Use of restraints to control acute or episodic aggressive behavior |
| Section 13.6. Mechanical restraints |
| Section 13.7. Chemical restraints |
| Section 13.8. Seclusion |
| Section 13.9. Psychological restraints |
Notation
The provisions of this Chapter 13 issued under sections 201(2) and (8) and 202 of the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act of 1966 (50 P. S. § § 4201(2) and (8) and 4202); and sections 105, 112, and 113 of the Mental Health Procedures Act (50 P. S. § § 7105, 7112 and 7113), unless otherwise noted.
The provisions of this Chapter 13 adopted October 28, 1977, effective November 28, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 3199, unless otherwise noted.
This chapter cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5100.15 (relating to contents of treatment plan).