WAC 110-149-0280. Physical restraint

When considering or using physical restraint on children and youth, caregivers: (1) Must: (a) Not use physical restraint to redirect or deescalate the situation, unless the children's or youth's behaviors pose an immediate risk to the physical safety of themselves, another individual, or animals, or to prevent serious property damage. If restraint is necessary, it must be reasonable; (b) Notify the children's or youth's caseworkers of any behavior that results in physical restraint as soon as possible, but within 24 hours of the restraint; and (c) Develop a plan with the children's or youth's caseworkers if the use of physical restraint becomes ongoing; and (2) May be required to complete training on how and when to use physical restraint that is based on the specific needs of the child or youth.