Restrictions to a room or building for more than 24 hours require approval from whom?

• A. The service planning team, a professional service provider, or treatment director prior to or within 24 hours
• B. The parent
• C. The local authority
• D. The judge

Answer: (A)

Approval for restricting a room or building for more than 24 hours must come from internal agency leadership and clinical oversight. The people responsible are the service planning team, a professional service provider, or the treatment director. They assess the necessity, duration, and safety of the restriction and authorize it either before it starts or within the first 24 hours if immediate action is needed. This internal approval ensures proper safeguards, documentation, and accountability for the child’s rights and welfare. Parents, the local authority, or a judge may be involved in other aspects or decisions, but they are not the primary approving body for this specific restriction.