2004 Minnesota Statutes

     245.826 Use of restrictive techniques and procedures in 
  facilities serving emotionally disturbed children. 

    When amending rules governing facilities serving 
 emotionally disturbed children that are licensed under section 
 245A.09 and Minnesota Rules, parts 9545.0900 to 9545.1090, and 
 9545.1400 to 9545.1500, the commissioner of human services shall 
 include provisions governing the use of restrictive techniques 
 and procedures.  No provision of these rules may encourage or 
 require the use of restrictive techniques and procedures.  The 
 rules must prohibit:  (1) the application of certain restrictive 
 techniques or procedures in facilities, except as authorized in 
 the child's case plan and monitored by the county caseworker 
 responsible for the child; (2) the use of restrictive techniques 
 or procedures that restrict the clients' normal access to 
 nutritious diet, drinking water, adequate ventilation, necessary 
 medical care, ordinary hygiene facilities, normal sleeping 
 conditions, and necessary clothing; and (3) the use of corporal 
 punishment.  The rule may specify other restrictive techniques 
 and procedures and the specific conditions under which permitted 
 techniques and procedures are to be carried out. 

    HIST: 1990 c 542 s 6