Restrictive Interventions Data System (RIDS) and
electronic Behaviour Support Plan (eBSP)
April 2012
Senior Practitioner: FAQ #3
Q: Who reports the administration of chemical restraint that is given on a routine
basis1?
A: This depends on where the person is living:

If the person is living in a disability funded service (e.g., supported
accommodation), the accommodation service is responsible for the reporting of
all chemical restraint that is given on a routine basis to RIDS.

If the person is living in their own home and the medications are administered by
a disability funded service during the day (e.g, day, respite, leisure etc), then the
service that administers the chemical restraint needs to report to RIDS.
For general information on the Office of the Senior Practitioner contact 9096 8427 or email
seniorpractitioner@dhs.vic.gov.au. For information or feedback on the RIDS - eBSP please
contact Anthony La Sala on (03) 9096 0223 or Robin Dale on 9096 7024 or email
RIDS.Helpdesk@dhs.vic.gov.au.
Dr Frank Lambrick
Acting Senior Practitioner
Office of the Senior Practitioner
1
Routine chemical restraint are medications that are given on a regular basis x times per day.
Supporting people to achieve dignity without restraints