Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.4158 - Intervention standards and prohibitions
Rule 158.
(1) A
child caring institution shall establish and follow written policies and
procedures that prohibit the following forms of intervention:
(a) Any type of physical punishment
including, but not limited to:
(i) Use of
chemical agents including, but not limited to, pepper spray, tear gas, and
mace.
(ii) Hitting or striking,
throwing, kicking, pulling, or pushing a youth on any part of their
body.
(iii) Threats of restraint,
seclusion, punishment, or otherwise suggesting physical or emotional harm to a
youth.
(iv) Verbal abuse including
the use of derogatory or discriminatory language including negative references
to a youth's background or appearance or mental state. Yelling, threats,
ridicule, or humiliation are strictly prohibited.
(v) Peer-on-peer discipline.
(b) Denial of any essential
program service as punishment. These include, but are not limited to, the
following:
(i) Food or creating alternative
menus.
(ii) Family time or any type
of communication with family.
(iii)
The opportunity for at least 8 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period.
(iv) Shelter, clothing, medical care, or
essential personal needs, including culturally specific items.
(v) Any actions that inhibit a youth's
ability to achieve permanency.
(2) An agency will provide a list of these
prohibited practices to all youth, their families, and referring agencies upon
admission.
Notes
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