26B-5-309. Mechanical restraints and medication -- Clinical record.
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Effective 5/3/2023
26B-5-309. Mechanical restraints and medication -- Clinical record.
(1)Mechanical restraints may not be applied to a patient unless it is determined by the director or his designee to be required by the needs of the patient. Every use of a mechanical restraint and the reasons therefor shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record, under the signature of the director or his designee, and shall be reviewed regularly.
(2)In no event shall medication be prescribed for a patient unless it is determined by a physician to be required by the patient's medical needs. Every use of a medication and the reasons therefor shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308 , 2023 General Session