Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018
The NDIS registration conditions on providers that use regulated restrictive practices (seclusion and chemical, mechanical, physical and environmental restraint) and on specialist behaviour support providers who write and lodge behaviour support plans.
Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018 is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth) with 2 domains and 25 controls that map to 1 other frameworks. The largest domains are Part 3: Conditions on specialist behaviour support providers – Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018 (13 controls), Part 2: Conditions on registered NDIS providers using regulated restrictive practices – Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018 (12 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (2)
Part 2: Conditions on registered NDIS providers using regulated restrictive practices – Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s10-a | s 10(2)(a) Use a regulated restrictive practice only as the behaviour support plan says |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s10-b | s 10(2)(b) Tell the behaviour support practitioner when the plan needs review |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s11 | s 11 Authorised use without a plan: facilitate interim and comprehensive plans |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s12-auth | s 12(2)(a), (b) Unauthorised use: obtain authorisation and lodge it |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s12-plan | s 12(2)(c), (d) Unauthorised use: facilitate interim and comprehensive plans |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s13 | s 13 No authorisation process: still facilitate plans within 1 and 6 months |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s14-monthly | s 14(1)(a) Report regulated restrictive practice use to the Commissioner monthly |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s14-short | s 14(1)(b) Report every 2 weeks under a short-term approval |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s15 | s 15 Keep a written record of every use for 7 years |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s8 | s 8 Never use a restrictive practice the State or Territory prohibits |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s9-a | s 9(2)(a) Use a regulated restrictive practice only once authorised |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s9-b | s 9(2)(b) Lodge evidence of the authorisation with the Commissioner |
Part 3: Conditions on specialist behaviour support providers – Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s17 | s 17 Specialist behaviour support delivered by an NDIS behaviour support practitioner |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s18 | s 18 Plans with regulated restrictive practices written by an NDIS behaviour support practitioner |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s19 | s 19 Develop interim plans within 1 month and comprehensive plans within 6 months |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s20-2 | s 20(2) Develop the plan in line with State or Territory authorisation |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s20-3 | s 20(3) Reduce the need for restrictive practices and consult widely |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s20-4 | s 20(4) Tell the person and family of the intention to include a restrictive practice |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s20-5 | s 20(5) Base a comprehensive plan on a functional behavioural assessment |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s21-2 | s 21(2) Include evidence-based, person-centred, proactive strategies |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s21-3 | s 21(3) Conditions every regulated restrictive practice in a plan must meet |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s21-4 | s 21(4) Give opportunities for community participation and new skills |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s22 | s 22 Review comprehensive plans on change and at least every 12 months |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s23 | s 23 Prepare plans in the Commissioner's approved form |
| australia-ndis-restrictive-practices-and-behaviour-support-rules-2018::s24 | s 24 Lodge every plan and reviewed plan with the Commissioner |
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Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018 is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth) with 2 domains and 25 controls. The NDIS registration conditions on providers that use regulated restrictive practices (seclusion and chemical, mechanical, physical and environmental restraint) and on specialist behaviour support providers who write and lodge behaviour support plans. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018 actually require?
Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018 has 25 controls organised across 2 domains. The largest domains are Part 3: Conditions on specialist behaviour support providers – Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018 (13 controls), Part 2: Conditions on registered NDIS providers using regulated restrictive practices – Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018 (12 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018 do I already cover?
Australia NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018 maps to 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Australia NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators (72% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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