Time-Out

IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.04.18 Department of Health and Welfare Children’s Agencies & Residential Licensing Section 537 Page 59 An outdoor program must have and follow policies and procedures governing the appropriate use of time-out that includes the following: (4-6-23) 01. Use. Time-out is only used when a child's behavior is disruptive to the child's ability to learn, to participate appropriately, or to function appropriately with other children or the activity. (4-6-23) 02. Duration. Time duration cannot exceed sixty (60) consecutive minutes. (4-6-23) 03. Observation. A staff is designated to be responsible for visually observing the child at random intervals at least every fifteen (15) minutes. (4-6-23) 04. Documentation. A written description maintained in the child's file in sufficient detail to provide a clear understanding of the incident or behavior that resulted in the child being placed in time-out, staff's attempts to help the child avoid time-out, and observations by staff. (4-6-23) 05. Reintroduction to the Group. The child is reintroduced to the group in a sensitive and nonpunitive manner as soon as control is regained. (4-6-23) 06. Review. If there are more than ten (10) time-outs for a child in a twenty-four (24) hour period, a review is conducted to determine the suitability of the child remaining in the program, and whether staff needs additional training in alternative therapeutic behavior management techniques. Appropriate action must be taken based on the findings of the review. (4-6-23)