Regulation 26

a resident is not separated from other residents of the licensable SRH except where —

it is necessary to ensure the safety of any individual in the licensable SRH, including the resident; and

the resident is of 12 years of age or older;

the period of separation for a separated resident —

is kept to the shortest period necessary to ensure the safety of any individual in the licensable SRH, including the separated resident; and

is appropriate for the separated resident’s age and developmental needs;

except where the resident is at imminent risk of harming any individual, the resident is separated from other residents of the licensable SRH only with the prior approval of the person‑in‑charge;

the room in which the separated resident is kept —

does not contain anything that may enable the resident to harm himself or herself, or cause the resident to suffer any harm;

has ventilation and lighting;

where the resident is to be kept in the room overnight, has a bed or bedding; and

has sufficient space for the resident to lie down;

the separated resident has access to sanitary facilities; and

the separated resident is monitored during the period of separation and has means to communicate with an approved individual in the licensable SRH at any time.

keep a record of the duration of and reasons for the separation; and

as soon as practicable after the resident is separated, inform the resident’s authorised representative or next‑of‑kin of the fact.