WAC 110-146-0210. Behavioral management

RPSs must: (1) Develop and follow behavior management policies and procedures that are approved by the department. Behavior management policies must include personnel: (a) Using positive methods of guidance and behavior management that promote self-control, self-responsibility, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation; and (b) Not doing any of the following: (i) Corporal punishment; (ii) Verbally abusive, neglectful, humiliating, intimidating, or frightening behavior management; (iii) Withholding food, water, clothing, shelter, bedding, rest, sleep, or hygiene or toilet access; (iv) Strenuous work or exercise as a form of behavior management; (v) Restraints, except: (A) In emergency situations, such as those that would threaten the physical safety of the students or personnel; or (B) For personnel trained in behavior management including the use of restraints; (vi) Involuntary seclusion including, but not limited to, time-out rooms in which residential students are locked and cannot exit; (vii) Delegating behavior management responsibilities to students; or (viii) Denying residential students the right to visit or communicate with parents, guardians, or siblings as a disciplinary measure; and (2) Immediately provide the LD licensor with new or revised policies and procedures reflecting any changes to behavioral management methods.