76-12b08. Limitations on use of restraint or seclusion; statement of medical necessity. Restraint or seclusion shall not be applied to a person unless it is determined by a member of the treatment staff to be required to prevent substantial bodily injury to such person or others. The extent of restraint or seclusion applied to the person shall be the least restrictive measure necessary to prevent injury to the person or others, and the use of restraint or seclusion shall not exceed three hours without medical reevaluation, except that such medical reevaluation shall not be required, unless necessary, between the hours of 12 o'clock midnight and 8 a.m. A member of the medical staff shall sign a statement explaining the medical necessity for the use of any restraint and seclusion and shall make such statement a part of the medical record of such person.
History: L. 1984, ch. 339, ยง 8; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property
Article 12b - State Institutions For People With Intellectual Disability
76-12b02 Admission to institution.
76-12b03 Same; findings; respite care.
76-12b04 Admission to institution; determination of legal status of person prior to admission.
76-12b05 Same; periodic review of status; report furnished to certain persons.
76-12b06 Discharge from institution, when.
76-12b07 Transfer of persons from institution to institution; transfer for treatment.
76-12b08 Limitations on use of restraint or seclusion; statement of medical necessity.
76-12b09 Civil rights of persons admitted to an institution.