Documentation and Reporting

All restraints shall be documented and reported in accordance with the policies described in 109 CMR 6.01(3). (1) The Program Director, Assistant Program Director, Clinical Director and Shift Administrator, or their equivalents shall review each restraint conducted in their program in accordance with the requirements established by the relevant policy. Restraint data shall be collected and reviewed by the Department at least annually. (2) Any employee who witnesses a violation of 109 CMR 6.00 or the Department of Youth Services' policy on restraints and use of force shall report such violation using the applicable reporting process for serious incidents. (MA REG. # 1312, Dated 5-6-16) 109 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 6.03: continued (3) Violations of 109 CMR 6.03 or the Department of Youth Services' policy regarding restraints and use of force, or a failure to report violations of this policy may result in disciplinary or corrective action.