Does Hermitage Hall use seclusions and/or chemical restraints in treating residents?
If determined appropriate by the clinical team, a non-locked seclusion room is used when residents need time out that removes them from peer interaction for a limited period of time. When placed in the quiet room, residents are always supervised by staff. When behavioral outbursts must be addressed, various crisis management techniques of de-escalation are utilized, tailored to the needs of the resident and the situation. Staff is trained in appropriate ways to handle such crises. The Handle with Care Management System trains all staff on protective hold procedures. Chemical restraints are not authorized or utilized at Hermitage Hall.
