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§ 73405. Special Disability Services--Acceptable Forms of Restraint.

22 CA ADC § 73405Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 22. Social Security
Division 5. Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 4. Intermediate Care Facilities
Article 3. Services
22 CCR § 73405
§ 73405. Special Disability Services--Acceptable Forms of Restraint.
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(a) Mechanical or behavior restraint consists of any apparatus that interferes with the free movement of a patient. Only the following types of restraint may be used:
(1) Soft tie consisting of cloth which prevents movement of a patient.
(2) Mittens without thumbs which are securely fastened around the wrist with a small tie.
(3) Tie jackets consisting of sleeveless cloth.
(4) Restraining sheet consisting of a wide piece of muslin placed over the body of the patient.
(5) Belts and cuffs, which are well-padded, used to control a seriously disturbed, assaultive patient.
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 73405, 22 CA ADC § 73405
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