2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES
ARTICLE 27. RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS BEING TREATED FOR MENTAL ILLNESS OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
CHAPTER 4. SECLUSION AND RESTRAINT OF PATIENTS
IC 12-27-4Chapter 4. Seclusion and Restraint of Patients
IC 12-27-4-1
Cases in which seclusion or restraint may be used
Sec. 1. A service provider may use seclusion or restraint of a patient only in the following cases:
(1) When necessary to prevent danger of abuse or injury to the patient or others.
(2) As a measure of therapeutic treatment.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IC 12-27-4-2
Recording instances of and reasons for use of seclusion or restraint
Sec. 2. A service provider shall record all instances of restraint or seclusion and detailed reasons for the restraint or seclusion in the patient's habilitation or treatment record.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IC 12-27-4-3
Observation of restrained or secluded patient; recording
Sec. 3. A service provider shall do the following:
(1) Frequently observe a patient who is restrained or secluded.
(2) Enter written notification of the observation in the patient's treatment or habilitation record.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
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