PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Restraints must protect the person.
Not used for convince or discipline.
Requires more staff time for care.
Doctors order required.
Order describes what body part, what to use, and how long.
Least restrictive method is used.
Greatest amount of movement possible.
Restraints are only used when all other protective actions fail.
Some people can harm themselves or others.
Unnecessary restraint is false imprisonment.
Must understand reason for restraint and risks.
Informed consent is required.
Person must understand the reason for restraints.
Cna's should not use restraints without doctor orders.
You are responsible if something happens to the patient because you used restraints
