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2014-2015 Hernando County Reporting Restraint / Seclusion
(for Students with Disabilities and 504 Plans)
Guidelines Training
Terri CooperSEDNET Region 13
Who is SEDNET ?The Multiagency Network for Students with
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
•Works with other agencies to create and facilitate a network of stakeholders committed to providing quality care to children with or at risk of E/BD.•Created by the Florida Legislature in 1984.•A statewide discretionary project funded by the Department of Education.•19 regions across the state.•www.sednetfl.info
DOE Indicators for SEDNETIndicator 1
Increase Graduation rate for Students with EB/DIndicator 2
Decrease Drop-out rate for Students with EB/DIndicator 4
Reduce Out of School Suspension for Students with EB/D
Indicator 14Improve Post-School Outcomes for Students with EB/D
Continuing Education Employment Continuing Education and Employment
ObjectivesReview DefinitionsDescribe Monitoring of Data
Collection/ReportingReview Training PolicyReview Hernando County’s Plan for Reducing
RestraintsReview Incident/Data Collection and Reporting
ProceduresShare Reporting Restraint and Seclusion
WikiFAQs
Physical Restraint…..is only used to prevent injury to the student and
others.
should only be used in emergency situations when an imminent risk of serious injury or death to the student or others exist.
is used in a manner that conveys dignity and respect for the student.
is a LAST RESORT !!!
ConcernsRestraint is being used as a behavioral
intervention (for noncompliance, threats, or disruption) instead of an emergency safety procedure
The use of restraint may reinforce or strengthen the problem behavior
Restraint is implemented independent of a function-based behavior intervention plan
When restraint is used, there is a failure to use data to analyze & address the cause of the precipitating behavior
Some Definitions
Physical Restraint Physical force that immobilizes or reduces
the ability of a student to move his or her torso, arms, legs, or head freely.
(Office of Civil Rights)
Physical Restraint MUST be Reported.
Physical Transport Any physical force or exertion needed in
order to propel a student into motion while immobilizing their arms and torso with one or more persons assisting.
Physical Transport Must be reported.
Physical Escort A temporary touching or holding of the hand,
wrist, arm, shoulder, or back for the purpose of inducing a student who is acting out to walk to a safe location.
Does NOT have to be reported as a restraint.
Mechanical RestraintThe use of any device or equipment to restrict
a student’s freedom of movement.unless the student has a prescription or
it’s use is included in the IEP.Does not include
Adaptive devices used to achieve proper body position, balance, or alignment
Seat beltsRestraints for medical immobilization
Does not include the use of an SRO’s handcuffs
SeclusionThe involuntary confinement of a student alone in a
room or area from which the student is prevented from leaving.The student is taken to a room or area against
their willThe student is alone in the room or areaThe student is physically prevented from leaving
the room or areaDoes not include a Time-Out
HCSB prohibits the use of Seclusion with any student!!!!
Time Out A behavior management technique that
involves the monitored separation of a student in a non-locked setting and is implemented for the purpose of calming.Physical force or threats may not be used to place a student in Time Out
Monitoring of Restraint /Seclusion Procedure at the Classroom Level
A school-based administrator who has been trained in reporting restraints and seclusions is ...Responsible for investigating the restraintCollecting the necessary dataNotifying parents on the day of the restraintReporting the data on the state-wide web siteProviding technical assistance to the teacher
Monitoring of Restraint /Seclusion Procedure at the School Building Level
A school-based administrator who has been trained in reporting restraints and seclusions will….Report restraints of SWD or students with a 504
to the Director of ESE/Student Services immediately.
Complete and submit Restraint Reports
Monitoring of Restraint /Seclusion Procedure at the School Building Level
Documentation of the restraint will be maintained at the classroom level by the classroom teacher.
Documentation of the restraint will be maintained at the School Building Level by the trained administrator.Each student who has had an incident of physical
restraint will have a separate file kept in the Principal’s office containing all necessary documentation required by the two Procedure checklists.
These files will be reviewed at least annually by District Staff.
Policy for Training on Restraint or Seclusion
Hernando County uses Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) to train personnel with regard to the use of restraint. This is the only HCSB approved program.
Initial training is offered twice a year district wide.
CPI certification is valid for one year.Annual refreshers are offered in order
to maintain certification.
Policy for Training continuedThe district allows the following to receive
the entire two (2) day training program:AdministratorsESE teachersCounselorsBehavior Analysts/SpecialistsRegular Education teachers as needed.
Paraprofessionals may receive the (2) day training if they have been approved by the Director of ESE/SS.
CPI Restraints approved by HCSB 1. Children’s Control Position
2. Team Control Position 3. Transport Position 4. Interim Control Position
Only staff with current CPI certification are allowed to use these restraints!
Children’s Control Positionsm
Team Control Positionsm
Transport Positionsm
Interim Control Positionsm
Policy for Reducing Restraint/Seclusion
Hernando County had 19 reported incidents of restraint in the 2012-2013 school year including 6 reports for Hernando County students in residential placements.
Hernando County had 4 reported incidents of restraint in the 2013-2014 school year including 4 reports for Hernando County students in residential placements.
Hernando County has 1 reported incidents of restraint in the 2014-2015 school year.
Hernando County’s goal is to reduce the number of restraints for the 2014-2015 school year by 1 percent.
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Plan for Reducing continued Hernando County does not use ….
Seclusion or mechanical restraints.Restraints that restrict breathing.“Prone” or “Supine” restraints.
All CPI restraints are standing restraints only
If a student falls or sits during a restraint, disengage and reassess if there is an imminent risk of death or injury .
Plan for Reducing continuedRestraint data will be reviewed and analyzedWhen data show multiple restraint incidents per
student, staff members and/or school, District staff will meet to determine the need for District support.Once a need has been identified, technical
assistance will be provided.Implement student-specific strategies such as:
Reviewing IEPs/504 plansConducting evaluations/re-evaluations and FBAsEvaluating effectiveness of BIPs and health care
plansIntroduce or strengthen multi-tiered systems of
support (MTSS), including school-wide PBS.
Plan for Reducing continuedProvide additional professional
development training in PBS, Crisis Management, Conflict Prevention
Problem solve with school administrators to make data-driven decisions regarding school environments. (RtI:B Database)
Behavior analysts/specialists will facilitate a debriefing activity with the school personnel involved to review incidents of restraint and identify prevention strategies.
Incident/Data Collection ProcedurePlease see the forms page on the Wiki for
copies of all the necessary forms needed to complete the incident report
http://reportingrestraintandseclusion.wikispaces.com/These forms will always be available on the
Wiki, but you can download them to a folder on your desktop or make hardcopies.
FAQ’sQ: Do restraints that happen beyond the hours
of the typical school day have to be reported?
A: YES. Districts are advised to report all incidents of restraint.
Q: Do restraints by SROs have to be reported?
A: YES If such an incident rises to the level of an
arrest or Baker Act, that would constitute the end of the restraint.
Q: An SRO uses handcuffs on a student. Does this have to be reported as a restraint?
A: No The use of handcuffs by an SRO is interpreted
as “detainment” and not a restraint.
Q: If a restraint occurs in school-based child care, the homes of students receiving hospital/homebound, home placement, or in private schools, does it have to be reported?
A: YES, unlessThe parent is restraining the student, orThe parent is paying for school-based child
care
Questions ???
Thank You for your Participation !! Thanks to Kristin Hope
for her valuable assistance in creating this Wiki !!
Terri [email protected]
(352)797-7022 ext.213
www.sednetfl.info
The Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET) is a special project funded by the Florida Department of Education,
Division of Public Schools, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, through federal assistance under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), Part B.
Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns