Mental Health Act 20266
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Notification of the application of a restrictive practice | ||
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97. (1) Where a restrictive practice is applied in respect of a child admitted under section 62 , 63 , 64 or 66 , his or her relevant notified carers and nominated person, if any, shall be informed of the application of the restrictive practice as soon as possible after the initiation of the application of the restrictive practice. | ||
(2) The consultant psychiatrist or relevant health professional who ordered, initiated or applied the restrictive practice concerned shall also communicate, or cause to be communicated, under subsection (1)— | ||
(a) the reasons why the restrictive practice was applied, | ||
(b) the expected duration of the application of the restrictive practice, and | ||
(c) the circumstances which in the opinion of the consultant psychiatrist or relevant health professional expects will lead to the discontinuation of the application. | ||
(3) Where a parent, guardian, the Agency or a nominated person is informed of the application of a restrictive practice under this section, a record of the notification shall be recorded in writing and retained in the medical records of the child. |