Reg. #

12 VAC 35 -115

Regulation Title

Regulation

Proposed Change to the Regulation

105

Behavioral Treatment Plans

C.3.  Behavioral treatment plans involving restrictive techniques are submitted to an independent review committee, prior to implementation, for review and approval of the technical adequacy of the plan and data collection procedures

Clarify this is just for restrictive plans.

105

Behavioral Treatment Plans

C.3.  Behavioral treatment plans involving restrictive techniques are submitted to an independent review committee, prior to implementation, for review and approval of the technical adequacy of the plan and data collection procedures

Clarify the definition of the independent review committee especially the behavioral specialist requirement

105

Behavioral Treatment Plans

D. LHRC Approval

Recommend requiring LHRC approval prior to or within 3 months of implementation and receipt of independent review committee approval.  As with 115-100 B, 5, special meetings are difficult to request and there is the potential for a needed plan to not be implemented for up to 3 months.

105

Behavioral Treatment Plans

H- No seclusion

Would powering off an electric wheelchair constitute seclusion?  LHRC has previously approved a plan allowing for this.