Positive Supports Rule compliance and training for your team
Minnesota's Positive Supports Rule, Minnesota Rules chapter 9544, limits the use of restrictive interventions and expects providers to focus on positive, person-centered approaches. We help you put the right policies, training, and documentation in place.
What's included
Policy review and development
Policies on positive supports and emergency use of manual restraint that match the rule and your services.
Staff training
Training on positive support strategies, prohibited procedures, and what staff must do in an emergency.
Reporting and documentation
Clear processes for documenting and reporting emergency use of manual restraint and reviewing each incident.
Plan support
Help organizing the documentation and team process around positive support transition plans.
Internal review
A review of incident records and practices to catch problems before a licensor does.
Leadership coaching
Support for supervisors so positive supports become part of everyday practice, not just paperwork.
Getting started is simple
Discovery call
A free conversation about your agency, your services, and where you need help.
Your plan
We recommend the right support, with clear priorities and a timeline.
Ongoing support
We do the work alongside your team and check in so you stay on track.
Frequently asked questions
Who does the Positive Supports Rule apply to?
It applies to DHS-licensed providers serving people with disabilities, including many 245D providers. We help you confirm how it applies to your services.
Do our staff need Positive Supports training?
Staff who provide direct support generally need training on positive supports and the rule's requirements. We can train your team and help you document it.
What happens after an emergency use of manual restraint?
The rule sets out reporting, review, and documentation steps. We help you build a simple process so every step happens on time.
More ways we can help
Let's talk about your agency
Book a free discovery call. We'll learn where you need help and recommend the right next step. No pressure.