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Guidelines for Information Gathering

This package is designed for those considering the need to use of a Restrictive Intervention.

The package is designed to be worked through to help determine which pathway you are required to follow and what documentation you will be required to provide if you decide to make an application for the use of a Restrictive Intervention.

The checklist at the end of the document will also help you determine if your application is ready for forwarding, or if additional information needs to be collected or a referral made.

If you have any questions, contact details are provided at the end of the documentation. Please work through the checklist at the end of the documentation to ensure your application will be complete.

Please note:
Environmental and personal restrictive interventions require APPLICATION for approval for use.

The following practices require NOTIFICATION to the Senior Practitioner but not approval:

  • Interventions in place for safe transportation
  • Interventions required for therapeutic reasons

Fact Sheet - Environmental Restrictions

Fact Sheet  - Personal Restrictions

Applications to use Restrictive Interventions - Frequently Asked Questions

Protocol Template

Example of a De-Identified Protocol

Example of a Consistency Checklist

Forms

Supporting Information to be provided with Application when applying to use a Restrictive Intervention


Contact Details

The Senior Practitioner is available to discuss any issues or concerns relating to the use - or potential use - of a personal restriction on the email address listed below.

Applications for approval to use a personal restriction can only be written by a disability service provider or a funded private person and can be sent to the email address listed below.

Email: seniorpractitionerdisability@communities.tas.gov