55 Pa. Code § 3800.211 - Manual restraints
(a) A
manual restraint is a physical hands-on technique that lasts more than 1
minute, that restricts the movement or function of a child or portion of a
child's body. A manual restraint does not include a manual assist of any
duration for a child during which the child does not physically resist or a
therapeutic hold for a child who is 8 years of age or younger for less than 10
minutes during which the child does not physically resist.
(b) Manual restraints that apply pressure or
weight on the child's respiratory system are prohibited.
(c) Prone position manual restraints are not
permitted for girls who are pregnant.
(d) The position of the manual restraint or
the staff person applying a manual restraint shall be changed at least every
10-consecutive minutes of applying the manual restraint.
(e) A staff person who is not applying the
restraint shall observe and document the physical and emotional condition of
the child, at least every 10 minutes the manual restraint is
applied.
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