WAC 388-101D-0440. Physical interventions

(1) The service provider must use the least restrictive intervention needed to protect each client, others, and property. (2) The service provider may only use physical interventions with a client when positive or less restrictive techniques have been tried and determined to be insufficient to: (a) Protect the client; (b) Protect others; or (c) Prevent property damage. (3) The service provider must: (a) Terminate the intervention for the client as soon as the need for protection is over; and (b) Only use restrictive physical interventions for the client as part of a positive behavior support plan except: (i) In an emergency when a client's behavior presents an immediate risk to the health and safety of the client or others, or a threat to property; or (ii) When an unknown, unpredicted response from a client jeopardizes the client's or others safety.