Ind. Code ch. 12-27-4

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Ind. Code § 12-27-4-1 Cases in which seclusion or restraint may be used

Sec. 1. A service provider may use seclusion or restraint of a patient only in the following cases: (1) When necessary to prevent danger of abuse or injury to the patient or others. (2) As a measure of therapeutic treatment. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-6 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

Ind. Code § 12-27-4-2 Recording instances of and reasons for use of seclusion or restraint

Sec. 2. A service provider shall record all instances of restraint or seclusion and detailed reasons for the restraint or seclusion in the patient's habilitation or treatment record. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-6 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

Ind. Code § 12-27-4-3 Observation of restrained or secluded patient; recording

Sec. 3. A service provider shall do the following: (1) Frequently observe a patient who is restrained or secluded. (2) Enter written notification of the observation in the patient's treatment or habilitation record. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-6 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

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