| (a) A facility shall ensure that:
(1) when personal restraint is used, staff members
act to protect the individual's privacy as much as possible without
compromising the safety of individuals or staff members during the
episode;
(2) if the individual does not calm and mechanical
restraint is required, the individual is moved to a protected environment
observable by other staff members and away from other individuals
as soon as possible;
(3) when a mechanical restraint is used, the individual
has a protected environment that is observable by other staff members
and is away from other individuals that safeguards the individual's
personal dignity and well-being;
(4) the individual is protected (e.g., from assault
by others) while in restraint or seclusion; and
(5) the facility uses a seclusion room, as defined
in §415.253 of this title (relating to Definitions), for any
individual placed in seclusion.
(b) A facility shall develop and implement policies
and procedures to ensure that it is in compliance with the requirements
of this section.
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