RE: restraints

[Brenda Chance]

Read the definition of restraints in the MDS manual.  If it impedes the resident’s ability to enter/exit the bed, then it could be considered to be a restraint if the resident has this ability.    Brenda W. Chance, RN, RAC-C MDS Coordinator     CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -----Original Message----- From: Bogda Habich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 7:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: restraints   Is bed that is placed with one side to the wall a restraint if there is no rail on the other side?. Thank you for answer. Bogda.