9 CAR § 100-310. Isolation — Policy

(a) The Division of Youth Services allows for temporary involuntary isolation of a youth when less restrictive interventions have failed and the youth: (1) Exhibits seriously disruptive behavior; or (2) Poses an immediate physical danger to others. (b)(1) A youth shall not be placed in isolation in accordance with this policy while on any suicide watch status. (2) Isolation shall not be used as a disciplinary consequence. (c) Staff shall maintain at least line-of-sight supervision of youth in isolation. (d) Youth in isolation shall receive appropriate physical, psychological, and medical services. (e) Isolation shall be: (1) The youth’s private sleeping quarters; or (2) A room specifically designated for isolation. (f)(1) Staff shall obtain reauthorization for maintaining a youth in isolation every thirty (30) minutes. (2) If a youth’s placement in isolation reaches one (1) hour, staff shall consult with the Facility Director or Assistant Director to determine if alternative solutions are necessary. (3) A youth’s placement in isolation shall not exceed four (4) hours unless approved by the division Assistant Director for Service Delivery, Compliance, and Quality Assurance. (g) Isolation shall be terminated as soon as a youth regains self-control. (h)(1) The utilization of isolation shall be fully documented and reported. (2) After the use of isolation has occurred, the primary staff involved shall: (A) Complete a division incident report; and (B) Submit a complete written report to the shift supervisor for data entry into an electronic system. (3) The assistant facility director or facility director shall ensure that all aspects of the division Incident Reporting Policy have been followed.