Regulation .05 Facility Policy.
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A.
Use by an employee of locked door seclusion or restraint is governed by the policy applicable to the facility.
B.
A facility's policy shall address a youth's right to:
(1)
A hearing before an impartial hearing officer;
(2)
Advance written notice of the:
(a)
Date, time, and location of the hearing, and
(b)
Availability and name of a child advocate;
(3)
Be heard and present witnesses;
(4)
Confront adverse witnesses;
(5)
Appeal the decision; and
(6)
Expungement of the records from the youth's file if the youth prevails at the hearing.
C.
A facility's policy, based upon the facility's physical structure and personnel, shall describe:
(1)
The permissible locations for locked door seclusion;
(2)
The supervision that shall be provided when locked door seclusion or restraints are used;
(3)
The services or treatment considered appropriate as a result of a youth's conduct; and
(4)
A process for releasing a youth from locked door seclusion or restraints.