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Additional Memo from Shay Bilchik regarding Medicaid Amended Interim Final Rule
Memo from Shay Bilchik regarding Medicaid Amended Interim Final Rule
CWLA's comments filed March 15 on the interim final rule on the use of restraint and seclusion in psychiatric residential treatment facilities for individuals under the age of 21
On January 22, 2001 HCFA published an interim final rule with comment period for the "Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Psychiatric Services to Individuals Under Age 21." Comments are due March 23, 2001.
Memo from Shay Bilchik on recently passed language on restraints and seclusion
Children's Health Act of 2000 (H.R. 4365)
Position Paper, 5/31/00
The Use of Restraints and Seclusion in Residential Care Facilities for Children
Fact Sheet
CWLA Testimony Submitted to the Senate Finance Committee for the Hearing to Examine the Use of Seclusion and Restraints in Mental Hospitals (10/26/99)
CWLA Comments on the HHS Interim Final Rule Regulating the Use of Seclusion and Restraints (8/26/99)
General Accounting Office Report - Mental Health: Improper Restraint or Seclusion Use Places People at Risk [GAO/HEHS-99-176]

For more information on Seclusion and Restraints, please contact Lloyd Bullard at 703/412-2410 or e-mail: lbullard@cwla.org.

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