Prohibited
Restrictive Measures in
Community-Based Programs and Facilities
The Department of Health Services, Division of Medicaid Services has issued a new numbered memo (2017-01) titled, Prohibited Restrictive Measures in Community-Based
Programs and Facilities. This memo replaces DCTS (formerly DMHSAS) memo 2010-06, DLTC memo 2010-09, and DQA memo 10-026.
This memo specifies maneuvers or techniques that may not be used at any time in community-based programs and facilities. These prohibited maneuvers or techniques present an inherently high risk of serious injury and even death. Any inadvertent use of the procedures listed in the memo must be terminated immediately.
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