| (a) If the individual appears to fall asleep while
in mechanical restraint or seclusion, the registered nurse shall assess
the individual to determine if the individual is asleep.
(b) If the individual is determined to be asleep, the
registered nurse shall instruct an authorized staff member to immediately
release the individual from restraint or unlock the seclusion room
door. Authorized staff members shall maintain continuous face-to-face
observation until the individual is awake and re-evaluated by the
registered nurse.
(c) The registered nurse shall assess the individual
upon awakening.
(d) If the individual exhibits behaviors requiring
restraint or seclusion upon awakening, the registered nurse shall
obtain a new physician's order for any new initiation of restraint
or seclusion.
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