71Seclusion

1. For the purposes of this section, seclusion, in relation to a resident, means placing the resident without others in a room or other area that—

2. provides a safe environment for the resident throughout the resident’s stay in the room or area; but
3. does not allow the resident to leave without help.

4. The manager may place a resident in seclusion if it is necessary to prevent the resident from doing 1 or more of the following:

5. endangering the health or safety of the resident or of others:
6. seriously compromising the care and well-being of other persons:
7. significantly disrupting the orderly functioning of the residence.

8. The manager who places a resident in seclusion—

9. must ensure that the resident is not placed in seclusion for longer than is necessary to achieve the purpose of placing the resident in seclusion; and
10. must comply with guidelines or instructions that are relevant to placing the resident in seclusion.

11. The following provisions must be followed when a resident is placed in seclusion:

12. in cases other than an emergency, seclusion must be authorised by the manager personally:
13. in an emergency, a resident may be placed in seclusion, without the prior authority of the manager, by a person who, under a delegation given by the manager, has immediate responsibility for the resident, but that person must immediately bring the case to the attention of the manager:
14. the duration and circumstances of each episode of seclusion must be recorded in a register kept in accordance with guidelines or instructions.