138Review of use of restrictive intervention and report to chief psychiatrist following use of restrictive interventions

138 Review of use of restrictive intervention and report to chief psychiatrist following use of restrictive interventions

(1) Following the use of a restrictive intervention, the authorised psychiatrist must ensure that—

(a) the use of the restrictive intervention is reviewed as soon as practicable after it ends; and

(b) the person who was subject to the restrictive intervention is offered an opportunity to review the intervention with the designated mental health service.

(2) A person who accepts an offer under subsection (1)(b) may have their nominated support person, mental health advocate, family member, carer or other supporter to support the person to participate in the review.

(3) A review referred to in subsection (1) must be completed in a timely manner.

(4) The authorised psychiatrist must provide written reports to the chief psychiatrist on the use of restrictive interventions in a designated mental health service.

(5) A report under subsection (4) must—

(a) contain the details required by the chief psychiatrist; and

(b) be given to the chief psychiatrist within the time specified by the chief psychiatrist.

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