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Session Laws, 2007
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Ch. 172 2007 Laws of Maryland
(i) [1.] Used only during an emergency [where the individual
presents a danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others; or 2. Used only to prevent serious disruption to the
therapeutic environment] IN WHICH THE BEHAVIOR OF THE INDIVIDUAL IS
UNANTICIPATED AND PLACES THE INDIVIDUAL OR OTHERS AT SERIOUS THREAT
OF VIOLENCE OR INJURY; and (ii) 1. Ordered by a physician in writing; or 2. Directed by a registered nurse if a physician's order is
obtained within 2 hours of the action; (4) BE FREE FROM PHYSICAL RESTRAINT OR HOLD THAT: (I) PLACES THE INDIVIDUAL FACE DOWN WITH PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BACK; (II) OBSTRUCTS THE AIRWAY OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR IMPAIRS THE INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO BREATHE; (III) OBSTRUCTS A STAFF MEMBER'S VIEW OF THE
INDIVIDUAL'S FACE; OR (IV) RESTRICTS THE INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE DISTRESS; [(4)] (5) Be free from mental abuse; and [(5)] (6) Be protected from harm or abuse as provided in this subtitle. (D) SUBSECTION (C)(4) OF THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT PLACING
AN INDIVIDUAL MOMENTARILY FACE DOWN TO TRANSITION THE INDIVIDUAL TO
A RESTRAINT POSITION. (D) NOTHING IN SUBSECTION (c)(4) OF THIS SECTION SHALL PROHIBIT
STAFF FROM USING A TECHNIQUE FOR TRANSITIONING THE INDIVIDUAL TO A
RESTRAINT POSITION THAT INVOLVES MOMENTARILY: (1) PLACING AN INDIVIDUAL FACE DOWN; OR (2) OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S FACE.
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