36-513. Seclusion; restraint; treatment
A person undergoing evaluation pursuant to article 4 of this chapter shall not be
treated for his mental disorder unless he consents to such treatment, except that
seclusion and mechanical or pharmacological restraints may be employed in the case of
emergency for the safety of the person or others. A person undergoing treatment pursuant
to article 5 of this chapter shall not be subjected to seclusion or mechanical or
pharmacological restraints except in case of emergency for the safety of the person or
others or as a part of a written plan for the treatment of the patient, prepared by staff
members responsible for his care and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the
department. All instances of seclusion or restraint shall be properly recorded in the
patient's medical record and the use shall be governed by written procedures of the
agency caring for the patient and are subject to the rules and regulations of the
department.
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