subchapter 27e – treatment or habilitation rights

section .0100 – protections regarding interventions procedures

10a ncac 27e .0101       LEAST RESTRICTIVE ALTERNATIVE

(a)  Each facility shall provide services/supports that promote a safe and respectful environment. These include:

(1)           using the least restrictive and most appropriate settings and methods;

(2)           promoting coping and engagement skills that are alternatives to injurious behavior to self or others;

(3)           providing choices of activities meaningful to the clients served/supported; and

(4)           sharing of control over decisions with the client/legally responsible person and staff.

(b)  The use of a restrictive intervention procedure designed to reduce a behavior shall always be accompanied by actions designed to insure dignity and respect during and after the intervention. These include:

(1)           using the intervention as a last resort; and

(2)           employing the intervention by people trained in its use.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C‑51; 122C‑53; 143B‑147;

Eff. February 1, 1991;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1992;

Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 2001;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 26, 2017.