SECTION 748.2857. What notice must I provide to the parent when I use an emergency behavior intervention with a child in care?

(a) As soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours after the initiation of the intervention, you must provide written notice to the parent that includes:

(1) The child's name;

(2) The specific emergency behavior intervention administered;

(3) The length of time the child was restrained;

(4) The child's condition following the use of the medication or release from the intervention, including:

(A) Any injury the child sustained as a result of the intervention or any adverse effects caused by using the intervention; and

(B) If the child received medical assistance or treatment, the name of each person who provided the medical assistance or treatment;

(5) If a personal restraint was used, the specific restraint techniques used, including if a prone or supine restraint used as a transitional hold; and

(6) If emergency medication was used, the specific medication used, and the dosage administered to the child.

(b) A copy of the documentation provided to the parent must be maintained in the child's record.

(c) This rule does not apply to short personal restraints.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.2857 adopted to be effective April 25, 2022, 47 TexReg 2248