SECTION 748.2653. What must occur for a caregiver to remove the mat or bedding without a written order?

(a) If a caregiver cannot obtain a written order to remove the mat or bedding, the caregiver must obtain and document a licensed psychiatrist's, psychologist's, or physician's verbal order with the rationale for the removal no later than one hour following the intervention.

(b) The verbal order must include an evaluation by the psychiatrist, psychologist, or physician assessing whether seclusion is the most appropriate intervention for the child given the situation.

(c) The professional who provides the verbal order must provide a written version of the order within 72 hours of issuing the order. The written copy must include the time, date, and the professional's signature.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.2653 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909