Hi Brian. I have not placed one within a med/surg unit but have within an emergency department in NM. The state agreed that it was an appropriate solution to mitigated risks based on the SRA and functional program. The facility did have an inpatient BH unit and the seclusion room was part of an observation unit within the ED. Also, (FGI v 2018) 2.2-2.2.4.6(2) seems to specifically address the room being within the med/surg unit so it seems the SRA would offer the supportive arguments.
-Casey
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