Section 1230. Use of restraints  


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  • Written policy, procedure, and practice shall govern the use of restraints for medical and psychiatric purposes; identifying the authorization needed; and when, where and how restraints may be used and for how long.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR230-01-006 § 13.5; Volume 12, Issue 04, eff. December 13, 1995.

Statutory Authority

§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.