Indiana § 12-27-4-3 - Observation of restrained or secluded patient; recording
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§ 12-27-4-3. Observation of restrained or secluded patient; recording
Sec. 3. A service provider shall do the following:
(1) Frequently observe a patient who is restrained or secluded.
(2) Enter written notification of the observation in the patient's treatment or habilitation record.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-6 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
IC 12-27-5Chapter 5. Refusal of Treatment
12-27-5-1Voluntary patients; rights to refuse treatment 12-27-5-2Involuntary patients; petitioning committing court or hearing officer
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 12-27-4-3 ("Observation of restrained or secluded patient; recording") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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