New ALC requirements to prohibit restraint, seclusion
Effective July 1, The Joint Commission will implement two new Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services (PC) requirements that prohibit restraint and seclusion in assisted living communities. Additionally, the terms restraint and seclusion will be modified in the Glossary (GL) and the term physical restraint will be removed.
The new elements of performance reflect feedback received while developing requirements for the new Assisted Living Community Memory Care Certification option — but the new requirements prohibiting restraints and seclusion will apply to all Joint Commission-accredited assisted living communities, not just those pursuing the optional certification.
The new requirements were developed with input from:
- Alzheimer’s Association, along with other industry experts and care providers
- A Standards Review Panel
- A six-week public field review
View the prepublication standards.