OAR 413-020-0240
Use of Physical Restraint
(1)
A physical restraint may be used by a certified family when the behavior of a child or young adult places the child or young adult or others in imminent risk of harm and only when:(a)
Good judgment indicates that a physical restraint may safely be implemented; and(b)
The certified family has received the individual Behavior and Crisis Management Training in physical restraint specific to the supervision needs of the child or young adult by Department trained staff.(2)
Physical restraint must be implemented with the least force necessary to prevent the risk of harm to self or others and should end as soon as the risk of harm no longer exists.(3)
If the behavior of a child or young adult places the child or young adult or others in imminent risk of harm, and good judgment indicates that a physical restraint cannot be implemented safely, the certified family must call the local law enforcement agency to request intervention. The certified family must:(a)
Orally report the incident to the caseworker and the caseworker’s supervisor as soon as reasonably possible;(b)
Document the incident in writing on a form approved by the Department; and(c)
Submit the completed form to the caseworker within two business days.(4)
If the child or young adult is injured during the incident, whether or not a physical restraint is used, the certified family immediately must notify the Department’s emergency 24-hour contact.(5)
A certified family may not use mechanical restraint or seclusion of a child or young adult in an emergency or at any other time as a supervision action or activity.(6)
Notwithstanding the training required in OAR 413-020-0255 (Training and the Planned Use of Physical Restraint), when a situation arises and the behavior of a child or young adult places the child or young adult or another individual in imminent risk of harm and if good judgment indicates that a physical restraint may safely be implemented, the certified family may use a physical restraint even when:(a)
The certified family has not attended Behavior and Crisis Management Training; or(b)
The child or young adult does not have a supervision plan.(c)
If physical restraint is used under this section, the certified family must document and report the incident in accordance with the requirements of OAR 413-020-0236 (Development, Documentation, and Termination of a Supervision Plan)(6)(c).
Source:
Rule 413-020-0240 — Use of Physical Restraint, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=413-020-0240.