CHAPTER 4. SECLUSION AND RESTRAINT OF PATIENTS - Indiana Statutes

IC 12-27-4
     Chapter 4. Seclusion and Restraint of Patients

IC 12-27-4-1
Cases in which seclusion or restraint may be used
     Sec. 1. A service provider may use seclusion or restraint of a patient only in the following cases:
        (1) When necessary to prevent danger of abuse or injury to the patient or others.
        (2) As a measure of therapeutic treatment.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

IC 12-27-4-2
Recording instances of and reasons for use of seclusion or restraint
     Sec. 2. A service provider shall record all instances of restraint or seclusion and detailed reasons for the restraint or seclusion in the patient's habilitation or treatment record.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

IC 12-27-4-3
Observation of restrained or secluded patient; recording
     Sec. 3. A service provider shall do the following:
        (1) Frequently observe a patient who is restrained or secluded.
        (2) Enter written notification of the observation in the patient's treatment or habilitation record.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.