Aged Care Rules 2025
Part 9Restrictive practices—approved residential care homes
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Part 9—Restrictive practices—approved residential care homes
162‑5 Kinds of provider to which the condition applies
162‑10 Requirements relating to the use of restrictive practices
Division 2—Requirements relating to the use of restrictive practices
162‑15 Requirements for the use of any restrictive practice
162‑20 Additional requirements for the use of restrictive practices other than chemical restraint
162‑25 Additional requirements for the use of restrictive practices that are chemical restraint
162‑30 Requirements while restrictive practice being used
162‑35 Requirements following emergency use of restrictive practice
162‑40 Requirements relating to nominations of restrictive practices nominees
Division 3—Requirements relating to behaviour support
162‑45 Requirement for behaviour support plans
162‑50 Requirements for behaviour support plans—alternative strategies for addressing behaviours of concern
162‑55 Requirements for behaviour support plans—if use of restrictive practice assessed as necessary
162‑60 Requirements for behaviour support plans—if restrictive practice used
162‑65 Requirements for behaviour support plans—if need for ongoing use of restrictive practice indicated
162‑70 Requirement to review and revise behaviour support plans
162‑75 Requirement to consult on behaviour support plans
Division 4—Immunity from civil or criminal liability in relation to the use of a restrictive practice in certain circumstances
163‑5 Giving of informed consent by certain persons or bodies