Section 74. Control And Discipline Of Clients

The facility must have written policies and procedures for the control and discipline of clients that are available in each living unit and to parents and guardians. A. If appropriate, clients must participate in formulating these policies and procedures. B. The facility must not allow: (1) corporal punishment of a client; (2) a client to discipline another client unless it is done as part of an organized self- government program conducted in accordance with written policy; (3) a client to be placed alone in a locked room. [8.371.2.74 NMAC - N, 7/1/2024} 8.371.2 NMAC 20