Regulations, The State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Work Group on

Description:

The Department shall convene a work group to propose additional regulations to allow for the use of (i) evidence-based and recovery-oriented seclusion and restraint practices and (ii) alternative behavior management practices that may limit or replace the use of seclusion and restraint in hospitals, residential programs, and licensed facilities.

Expiration Date:

November 1, 2025

Staff Contact:

The State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
Name
The Honorable Rodney T. Willett
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
Name
The Honorable R. Creigh Deeds
Additional Members:

The work group shall include the Secretary of Health and Human Resources or his designee; the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or his designee; staff from public and private facilities, including frontline workers with treatment experience; at least three mental health consumers; representatives of the disAbility Law Center of Virginia; representatives of the Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy at the University of Virginia; staff representatives of community services boards

Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 1 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 1 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 0
Max # Ex Officio: 0
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