Least restrictive manner definition
Least restrictive manner means the approach to providing services or resources that allows an elder the maximum independence and freedom from intrusion consistent with the elder’s needs by requiring that the least drastic method of intervention be used when intervention is necessary and that only those services or resources that are reasonably necessary to protect the elder are provided.
Least restrictive manner means allowing a vulnerable person independence and freedom from intrusion consistent with the person’s needs by requiring that the least drastic and intrusive method of intervention be used when intervention is necessary to protect the person from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or victimization.
Least restrictive manner means the approach to providing services or resources that allows an elder or vulnerable adult the maximum independence and freedom from intrusion consistent with the person’s needs by requiring that the method of intervention with the least impact on the elder’s or vulnerable adult’s autonomy be used when intervention is necessary and that only those services or resources that are reasonably necessary to protect the person are provided.