| (a) All written orders must include the following:
(1) A statement that the particular type of emergency
behavior intervention may only be used in an emergency situation;
(2) Designation of the specific intervention and procedure
or technique that is authorized;
(3) Any specific measures for ensuring the child's
health, safety, and well being, and the privacy of the setting that
safeguards the child's personal dignity;
(4) A complete description of the behaviors and circumstances
under which the intervention may be used;
(5) Instructions for observation or heightened observation
of the child during the intervention;
(6) The behaviors that indicate the child is ready
to be released from the intervention;
(7) The maximum length of time the child may be restrained
regardless of behaviors exhibited;
(8) The prescribing professional's consideration of
any potential medical and/or psychiatric contraindications for the
specific child, such as a history of physical or sexual abuse or victimization
involving the type of intervention; and
(9) Clinical justification for the intervention.
(b) For emergency medication, the written order must
also include instructions on how to administer the medication.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §749.2105 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909 |
