Could a provider develop and have approved a reactive strategies curriculum that does not include manual restraint?
• If the provider intends not to touch any client in a behavioral emergency or crisis, then it would appear that they are not using reactive strategies, and do not need an approved curriculum. However, uses of emergency medication, Baker Act, or Law Enforcement are considered reactive strategies for the purposes of reportable events. In turn, should individuals receiving services need reactive strategies more than twice in 30 days or six times in a 12-month period the development of a behavior plan is required (65G-8.006 – Limitations on Use and Duration of Reactive Strategies).
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