Re: siderails

[Michelle Witges]

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Speaking of restraints, does anyone have an assessment or know where I can access an assessment to complete prior to placing a resident in a restraint.  I developed my own and the nursing staff does not like it because it is in narrative form.  Any help will be appreciated.  You can email me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Thanks. Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 8:35 PM Subject: siderails     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.   No. If resident can get out freely, this is not a restraint. a resident can have l side rail up for mobility support. Put the siderail up on the wall side, if needed. Using 1/2 rails is OK too, if resident can move freely and doesn't get trapped by it. do an assessment trail with resident and document results.{This is FL.}