Bill > S04998

This bill amends the Mental Hygiene Law to establish new requirements and restrictions on the use of restraint and seclusion in facilities licensed or operated by the Office of Mental Health, including hospitals, residential treatment facilities for children and youth, and secure treatment facilities. Key provisions include defining terms like "restraint" and "seclusion," setting conditions for when restraint and seclusion can be used, requiring written orders from physicians, and mandating monitoring and documentation requirements. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Mental Health to promulgate regulations to implement these new requirements. The bill aims to provide greater oversight and safeguards around the use of restraint and seclusion in mental health facilities.