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37.34.1408    AVERSIVE PROCEDURES: SYSTEMATIC PROGRAM REVIEW

(1) Aversive procedures must be implemented by systematic program review.

(2) Systematic program review serves two functions. First, it ensures that any proposed aversive procedure is professionally justified. Second, it ensures that a person's right to be free from aversive, intrusive procedures is balanced against the person's interests in receiving services and treatment whenever a decision regarding the use of aversive procedures is made.

(3) In order for review functions to be adequately carried out, and at the same time ensure a responsive system, the generally accepted procedures for modifying maladaptive target behaviors are divided into the following three classifications:

(a) Nonaversive procedures;

(b) Level I aversive procedures; and

(c) Level II aversive procedures.

(4) Each classification consists of a list of procedures as well as a mechanism for review and approval. The classifications are ranked in order of restrictiveness.

History: Sec. 53-2-201 and 53-20-204, MCA; IMP, Sec. 53-20-203 and 53-20-205, MCA; NEW, 1986 MAR p. 345, Eff. 4/21/86; AMD, 1993 MAR p. 1356, Eff. 6/25/93; TRANS, from SRS, 1998 MAR p. 3124.

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