Where can I find information about restraint and seclusion practices?
The National Disability Rights Network has an on-line resource document that provides an overview of Federal laws and policies on restraint and seclusion practices. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and the National Mental Health Association both have on-line position statements that address the use of seclusion and restraint procedures. Also, the and the (Public Law 106-310) addresses restraint and seclusion practices in Federally funded psychiatric facilities and some community facilities for children and youth. The Act created national standards that restrict the use of these methods. You also may find it useful to contact the: National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors 66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 302 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-739-9333 www.nasmhpd.org Child Welfare League of America Behavioral Health Division Mental Health 50 F Street, NW, Sixth Floor Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202-639-4932 http://www.cwla.org/programs/bhd/mentalhealth.htm Nationa
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- Do these changes to the restraint and seclusion standards apply to Behavioral Health organizations that use restrain and /seclusion?
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- Where can I find information about restraint and seclusion practices?
