§ 13.9. Psychological restraints.

 (a)  Psychological restraints include those therapeutic regimes or programs which involve the withholding of privileges and participation in activities.

 (b)  Psychological restraints may not affect the right of a patient/resident to basic sustenance, clothing or shelter or communication with appropriate and responsible persons—such as family members, attorneys, physicians, qualified program specialists or clergymen.

 (c)  In all cases, psychological restraints shall be in the nature of restrictions that are therapeutically based, clinically justified and made part of the treatment plan.

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