Use of physical force and mechanical restraints
Compiled text through Mar 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
No later Register activity identified in this check.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Mar 31, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)The use of physical force and restraints by staff shall be reasonable under the circumstances and in accordance with applicable law.
(b)Neither physical force nor mechanical restraints shall be used for purposes of discipline, punishment, or for the convenience of staff.
(c)All staff and residents involved in a use of force incident shall thereafter be evaluated by licensed health care professionals and shall receive medical treatment if warranted.
(d)All use of force incidents shall be immediately entered into the appropriate logbook(s) and shall be fully documented within 24 hours of the incident.