sec.24Mechanical restraint, seclusion, physical restraint and other practices

sec.24 Mechanical restraint, seclusion, physical restraint and other practices

The use of mechanical restraint, seclusion, physical restraint, and other practices are regulated under this Act. The use of mechanical restraint on an involuntary patient in an authorised mental health service must be approved by the chief psychiatrist. Mechanical restraint and seclusion may be used only if there is no other reasonably practicable way to protect the patient or others from physical harm. (sec.24-ssec.1) The use of mechanical restraint, seclusion, physical restraint, and other practices are regulated under this Act. (sec.24-ssec.2) The use of mechanical restraint on an involuntary patient in an authorised mental health service must be approved by the chief psychiatrist. (sec.24-ssec.3) Mechanical restraint and seclusion may be used only if there is no other reasonably practicable way to protect the patient or others from physical harm.