Section 465IAC2-11-17. "Mechanical restraints" defined

   As used in this rule, "mechanical restraints" means any objects that restrict a child's mobility or ability to use his/her hands, arms, or legs. Medical and therapeutic equipment for the prevention and treatment of physical injury that are used and applied by order of a licensed physician are not mechanical restraints. (Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-11-17; filed Jun 27, 1991, 12:00 p.m.: 14 IR 2005; readopted filed Jul 12, 2001, 1:40 p.m.: 24 IR 4235; readopted filed Nov 27, 2007, 6:52 a.m.: 20071226-IR-465070551RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 4:02 p.m.: 20131225-IR-465130459RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Division of Family Resources (470 IAC 3-13-17) to the Department of Child Services (465 IAC 2-11-17) by P.L.234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1, 2005.