Personal restraints orders must originate from which professional, and what must they include regarding seven-day usage?

• A. Originate from a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist and include the number of times a child may be restrained in a seven-day period.
• B. Originate from a licensed physician and include the location of restraints.
• C. Originate from a licensed social worker and include the total duration of restraints.
• D. Originate from a school counselor and include the names of staff.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is who can authorize a personal restraint order and what exact detail must be included about weekly use. Such orders must come from a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist because this intervention is a clinical, mental-health decision rather than a general medical or school-based one. The order must specify the number of times a child may be restrained within a seven-day period, establishing a clear weekly limit to prevent overuse and ensure ongoing safety and oversight. This weekly cap helps tie the restraint use to a documented treatment plan and professional oversight. Other professionals like physicians, social workers, or school staff generally do not have the authority to issue these specific orders, and the required detail focuses on the seven-day usage limit rather than location, total duration, or staff names.