201DUse of regulated restrictive practices

201D Use of regulated restrictive practices Regulated restrictive practices must not be used by a disability service provider or a registered NDIS provider on a person in respect of whom this Division applies unless— S. 201D(a) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 114(3)(6). (a) the use of regulated restrictive practices is necessary— (i) to prevent the person from causing physical harm to themselves or any other person; or S. 201D(a)(ii) repealed by No. 9/2023 s. 71(1)(b). S. 201D(b) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 114(3)(6). (b) the use and form of regulated restrictive practices is the option which is the least restrictive of the person as is possible in the circumstances; and S. 201D(c) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 114(4)(6). (c) the use and form of the regulated restrictive practice— (i) is included in the person's treatment plan; and (ii) is in accordance with the person's treatment plan; and S. 201D(c)(iii) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 114(5), substituted by No. 9/2023 s. 71(1)(c). (iii) is not applied for longer than the period of time during which the use of the regulated restrictive practice is necessary under paragraph (a); and S. 201D(ca) inserted by No. 9/2023 s. 71(1)(d). (ca) the treatment plan was prepared in accordance with— (i) section 201E; and (ii) if the person to whom this Division applies is an NDIS participant and the treatment plan is also to be used as the person's NDIS behaviour support plan, the requirements of the NDIS (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules; and (d) if seclusion is to be used— S. 201D(e) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 114(6). (e) any other requirements imposed by the Senior Practitioner are complied with. Note to s. 201D substituted by No. 9/2023 s. 71(2). Section 135 is a corresponding provision in relation to other persons with a disability and other NDIS participants. S. 201E (Heading) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 115(1). S. 201E inserted by No. 22/2012 s. 82.