(a) A facility shall ensure that:(1) when personal restraint is used, staff members act to protect the individual's privacy as much as possible without compromising the safety of individuals or staff members during the episode;(2) if the individual does not calm and mechanical restraint is required, the individual is moved to a protected environment observable by other staff members and away from other individuals as soon as possible;(3) when a mechanical restraint is used, the individual has a protected environment that is observable by other staff members and is away from other individuals that safeguards the individual's personal dignity and well-being;(4) the individual is protected (e.g., from assault by others) while in restraint or seclusion; and(5) the facility uses a seclusion room, as defined in §415.253 of this title (relating to Definitions), for any individual placed in seclusion.(b) A facility shall develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that it is in compliance with the requirements of this section.