2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 32A: Children's Code
Article 6A: Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act, 32A-6A-1 through 32A-6A-30
Section 32A-6A-11: Training required for a professional who uses restraint or seclusion.
32A-6A-11. Training required for a professional who uses restraint or seclusion.
A mental health or developmental disabilities professional who administers restraint or seclusion shall receive training in current professionally accepted practices and standards regarding:
A. positive behavior interventions strategies and supports;
B. functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention planning;
C. prevention of self-injurious behaviors;
D. methods for identifying and defusing potentially dangerous behavior; and
E. restraint and seclusion, to the extent that each may be used in the treatment setting.
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