NJ A1012

Restricts physical restraints on persons with developmental disabilities to emergency situations only, requiring a medical order within 15 minutes, limiting use to one hour maximum, and mandating physician examination within one working day

Limits mechanical restraints (devices restricting movement like vests, helmets, body harnesses) to emergencies, requiring continuous staff monitoring, 15-minute checks to assess if restraint can be discontinued, and 10 minutes of movement opportunity per hour of restraint

Prohibits aversive techniques (methods inducing distress, discomfort, or pain to modify behavior) on persons with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries

Requires all unusual incidents involving restraint use to be reported within one working day to the person's parent or guardian, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and the Office of Operations Support

Mandates staff training in positive behavior approaches, de-escalation techniques, and legal/ethical responsibilities within six months, and requires the Department of Human Services to maintain a public website with quarterly statistics on unusual incidents at facilities