Physical Hold. This intervention extends beyond escort, in that it involves the brief physical holding of a resistant or violent student. The staff member directs the student toward appropriate behavior and stops inappropriate behavior through the intervention. Justification for this level of restraint is determined by the student’s behavior demonstrating an immediate danger to self, others or significant disruption to the environment of other students. Specifically the intervention is justified when:
a. Behaviors demonstrated are characteristics of or are evidence of earlier precursors of a pattern of destructive behavior.
b. It is the least intrusive intervention to effectively stop the escalation of behavior that my lead to a full physical restraint.
Physical Hold. Two staff members are required and the student is held in a specific area with the staff (using the technique taught in the TOVA Training). The hold is limited in physical control andduration. Physical Restraint. Only those procedures and methods for Physical Restraint taught in the TOVA Intervention Workshop shall be used.
1. Process for release (letting go). The process for release of a physical restraint is outlined in TOVA procedures. The release is to be initiated as soon as the student is no longer dangerous to self, others or is in a position to cause significant propertydamage.
2. Any physical restraint that has extended to 30 minutes must be reviewed by the Director or designee. Specific attention shall be given to the student’s need for motion, food, fluids or bathroom use.
3. Physical Restraint may not extend beyond two hours in duration. Any restraint r e q u i r e d to last beyond 30 minutes must receive specific review by the Director or designee at each 30-minute interval, and documented in the Incident Report
4. The Director is to be contacted if on campus, or notified via phone/text if off campus, each time physical restraint is initiated.
5. A person trained in first aid, and other than those directly involved in a physical restraint, is to serve as a monitor of the student’s medical and mental condition.
6. Each Incident of Physical Restraint requires the notification of the student’s parent/guardian within 1 hour of the termination of the restraint. Further, completion of an Incident Report immediately following the intervention or no later than 24 hours after the incident. The staff member initiating the restraint as well as any other staff will collaborate on the incident report. Copies of the incident report will be provided to the student’s parent/guardian and the LEA within 3 school days of the incident. • A pattern of physical restraints (2 within 30 days) requires an Individualized Behavioral Intervention Plan. The intent of the plan is to prevent future emergencies requiring physical intervention.
7. Each Incident of Physical Restraint requires initiation of a “debriefing” process with the staff involved. • . Specific goals of the deconstruction process are: o Provide emotional support to staff o Promote discovery of cause and effect o Explore alternative ways of handling situation o Plan strategies for implementing changes
Physical Hold. Two staff members are required and the student is held in a specific area with the staff (using the technique taught in the TOVA Training). The hold is limited in physical control andduration. . Physical Restraint. Only those procedures and methods for Physical Restraint taught in the TOVA Intervention Workshop shall be used.
1. Process for release (letting go). The process for release of a physical restraint is outlined in TOVA procedures. The release is to be initiated as soon as the student is no longer dangerous to self, others or significant propertydamage.
2. Any physical restraint that has extended to 30 minutes must be reviewed by the Director or designee. Specific attention shall be given to the student’s need for motion, food, fluids or bathroom use.
3. Physical Restraint may not extend beyond two hours in duration. Any restraint r e q u i r e d to last beyond 30 minutes must receive specific review by the Director or designee at each 30-minute interval, and documented in the Incident Report
4. The Director is to be contacted if on campus, or notified via phone/text if offcampus, each time physical restraint is initiated.
5. A person trained in first aid, and other than those directly involved in a physical restraint, is to serve as a monitor of the student’s medical and mental condition.
6. Each Incident of Physical Restraint requires the completion of an Incident Report immediately following the intervention or within 24 hours including the staff and student involved in the intervention. A pattern of physical restraints (2 within 30 days) requires an Individualized Behavioral Intervention Plan. The intent of the plan is to prevent future emergencies requiring physical intervention.
7. Each Incident of Physical Restraint requires initiation of a “debriefing” process with the staff involved. . Specific goals of the deconstruction process are: o Provide emotional support to staff o Promote discovery of cause and effect o Explore alternative ways of handling situation o Plan strategies for implementing changes
