Section 1200. Restraints for medical and mental health purposes  


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  • Written procedure shall govern the use of restraints for medical and mental health purposes. Written procedure should identify the authorization needed; when, where, and how restraints may be used; for how long; and what type of restraint may be used.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.

Statutory Authority

§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-25.1 of the Code of Virginia.