Utah Code § 26B-5-309

Mechanical restraints and medication -- Clinical record
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(1) Mechanical restraints may not be applied to a patient unless it is determined by the director or
his designee to be required by the needs of the patient. Every use of a mechanical restraint and
the reasons therefor shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record, under the signature of
the director or his designee, and shall be reviewed regularly.
(2) In no event shall medication be prescribed for a patient unless it is determined by a physician to
be required by the patient's medical needs. Every use of a medication and the reasons therefor
shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session

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