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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER N - EMERGENCY BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION
SECTION/RULE §748.2705 - What mechanical and other restraint devices are prohibited?
Chapter Review Date 04/17/2024

The following must not be used as restraint devices:(1) Devices with metal wrist or ankle cuffs, such as handcuffs or shackles;(2) Devices with rubber bands, rope, or cord;(3) Devices with padlocks, key locks, or fastening devices;(4) Long ties, such as leashes;(5) Bed sheets or blankets; and(6) Veil beds.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.2705 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7497; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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