Restraints Who Can be Restrained Restraints are only used if necessary to ensure the immediate physical safety of the patient staff members or others Example a patient who is pulling at or compromising important tubes lines or other treatments ID: 389056
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Who Can be Restrained?
Restraints are
only used
if necessary to ensure the immediate physical safety of the patient, staff members, or others Example- a patient who is pulling at or compromising important tubes, lines, or other treatments
Why would we need to restrain a patient?To promote healing and prevent harmSlide3
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Less
Restrictive
Measures have been proven Ineffective Physician has been Updated and
Orders RestraintRestraints are used in a manner that protects the patient’s health and safety
and
preserves
his or her dignity, rights, and well being
Restraints may only be applied by trained staff The patient is reassessed often so that we can discontinue the restraints as soon as possible, this is our goal!Patient’s comfort, nutrition, hydration, elimination, hygiene, and range of motion are ensured
Only Used as at Last OptionSlide4
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How can you help a patient that is restrained and may be in distress?
If you enter a patient room, and you notice the patient
"
does not look right”, and the restraint may have the potential to harm the patient (Change in skin color, temperature, sensation, appearance)1. Immediately release the restraint2. Call for help3. Try to calm the patient if possibleSlide5
References & resources
CMS
Final Rule on the Use of Restraint & Seclusion in Acute Care Hospitals (CFR.482.12 and 482.13), December 2006
Joint Commission 2009 Accreditation Standards for Acute Care Hospitals – PC.03.02.01 through
PC.03.03.31Midland Memorial Hospital. (2011). Policy: Restraint or Seclusion. Retrieved August 3, 2012 from https://midland.policytech.com