(1) An agency that utilizes restraint or seclusion shall ensure that all staff involved in utilizing restraint or seclusion in its facilities or programs are trained in the appropriate use of restraint and seclusion.
(1.5) The division of youth services shall ensure that all staff involved in utilizing restraint and seclusion are trained in:
The health and behavioral effects of restraint and seclusion on youth, including thosewith behavioral or mental health disorders or intellectual and developmental disabilities;
Effective de-escalation techniques for youth in crisis, including those with behavioralor mental health disorders or intellectual and developmental disabilities;
The value of positive over negative reinforcement in dealing with youth; and(d) Methods for implementing positive behavior incentives.
(2) All agencies that utilize restraint or seclusion shall ensure that staff are trained to explain, where possible, the use of restraint or seclusion to the individual who is to be restrained or secluded and to the individual's family if appropriate.
Source: L. 99: Entire article added, p. 381, § 1, effective April 22. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1328), ch. 345, p. 1404, § 5, effective June 10. L. 2017: (1.5)(a) and (1.5)(b) amended, (SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1335, § 225, effective May 25; IP(1.5) amended, (HB 17-1329), ch. 381, p. 1984, § 63, effective June 6.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in SB 17-242, see section 1 of chapter 263, Session Laws of Colorado 2017.