| (a) If a caregiver cannot obtain a written order to
remove the mat or bedding, the caregiver must obtain and document
a licensed psychiatrist's, psychologist's, or physician's verbal order
with the rationale for the removal no later than one hour following
the intervention.
(b) The verbal order must include an evaluation by
the psychiatrist, psychologist, or physician assessing whether seclusion
is the most appropriate intervention for the child given the situation.
(c) The professional who provides the verbal order
must provide a written version of the order within 72 hours of issuing
the order. The written copy must include the time, date, and the professional's
signature.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §748.2653 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909 |
