Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART V. Children, Youth, and Families Manual |
Subpart E. Residential Agencies, Facilities and Services |
Article I. Licensing/Approval |
Chapter 3800. Child Residential and Day Treatment Facilities |
Section 3800.206. Seclusion
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Seclusion, defined as placing a child in a locked room, is prohibited. A locked room includes a room with any type of door-locking device, such as a key lock, spring lock, bolt lock, foot pressure lock or physically holding the door shut.
Notation
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3800.171 (relating to safe transportation); and 55 Pa. Code § 3800.273 (relating to exceptions for secure care).