§ 35-1-626 — Isolation; restraint; medication

Wyoming § 35-1-626

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 35: Public Health and Safety
• Ch. 1: ADMINISTRATION
• Art. 6: COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES

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(a) Isolation or restraint of a client may be used only
when less restrictive measures are ineffective or not feasible
for the welfare of the client and shall be used for the shortest
time possible. Each center or facility shall have a written
policy covering the use of restraint or isolation which ensures
that the dignity and safety of the individual are protected and
that there is regular, frequent monitoring by trained staff.
(b) No medication may be administered to a client except
on the written order of a physician. A record of the medication
which is administered to each patient shall be kept in his
treatment record. Medication may not be used as punishment, for
the convenience of staff or in quantities that interfere with a
client's treatment program.