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What are Restraints? - correct answer Restraints are any method, physical or mechanical device, materials or equipment attached or adjacent to the patient's body that he or she cannot easily remove which restricts a person's movement, physical activity,...

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  • August 26, 2024
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Restraint Management

What are Restraints? - correct answer Restraints are any method, physical or
mechanical device, materials or equipment attached or adjacent to the patient's body that he or she
cannot easily remove which restricts a person's movement, physical activity, or normal access to his or
her body.



They are used to protect the health and safety of the restrained patient, other patients and caregivers.



The Process Bundle - correct answer Be proactive rather than reactive



Determine underlying factors leading to restraint use



Develop strategies and interventions to address the contributors to delirium



Provide training which equips staff to evaluate and address appropriately the need for restraints and the
use of alternative strategies



Name Change - correct answer Non-Behavioral restraints has been changed to
"Medical/Surgical"



This follows what TJC (formerly JCAHO) uses in their standards



Behavioral Restraint (in ER and Psych Units) - correct answer Used for control
of aggressive/violent behavior that jeopardizes the safety of the patient or others.



Control of intentional self-destructive patient behavior



Medical/Surgical Restraint (Most common on units) - correct answer Used to
prevent behaviors that are harmful to the patient interfere with providing medical treatment.

, Used for care management of a patient who is exhibiting behavior that is interfering with treatment (e.g.
pulling on IV, Foley, or dressings)



There is also chemical restraint - correct answer Pharmacology used to calm a
patient and limit movement.



Can be used alone or with physical restraints



Physical Restraints are NOT Considered to be Restraint Devices - correct answer
When used for the purposes of *security*, detention or public safety on patients under forensic custody
(under police guard).



When used as a voluntary mechanical support to *achieve proper body position*, balance, or alignment.



When used as a positioning or securing device to maintain position, limit mobility or temporarily
immobilize a patient during medical, diagnostic, or *surgical procedures* (less than 30 minutes in
children).



Myths about Restraints - correct answer Decrease risk of falls



Increase sense of security



Decrease lawsuits



Lower staff costs



Improve quality of life



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