| 6400.207(5)(III) | On 2/15/2024 at 12:10 PM, Individual #1's bed is equipped with dual bed rails. The Individual's current assessment and the Individual Service Plan, updated, 5/26/2023, do not include if the individual can easily remove the device or if the device is removed by a staff person immediately upon the request or indication by the individual, and if the individual plan includes periodic relief of the device to allow freedom of movement. | A mechanical restraint, defined as a device that restricts the movement or function of an individual or portion of an individual's body. A mechanical restraint includes a geriatric chair, a bedrail that restricts the movement or function of the individual, handcuffs, anklets, wristlets, camisole, helmet with fasteners, muffs and mitts with fasteners, restraint vest, waist strap, head strap, restraint board, restraining sheet, chest restraint and other similar devices. A mechanical restraint does not include the use of a seat belt during movement or transportation. A mechanical restraint does not include a device prescribed by a health care practitioner for the following use or event: Protection from injury during a seizure or other medical condition, if the individual can easily remove the device or if the device is removed by a staff person immediately upon the request or indication by the individual, and if the individual plan includes periodic relief of the device to allow freedom of movement. | On 2/21/2024, Program Director completed licensing overview with Site Supervisors including all non-compliances for all sites. On 2/19/2024, Program Director completed an addendum and added it to Individual #1's assessment to include a medical summary of seizure conditions, when bedrails are in use, and that Individual is able to verbalize to staff when he wants the bed rails down. Individual #1's Supports Coordinator was notified of the addendum and a copy was sent to be added to the ISP by the Program Specialist on 3/5/2024. |
02/19/2024
| Implemented |