Here is some more info. I am adding. Bed against wall question from 11-06-03.
AHCA Tag 221 uses as reference FCR 483.13(a)
Physical restraints are define as any manual method or physical or
mechanical device, material or equipment attached or adjacent to the
resident's body that the individual cannot remove easily which restricts
freedom of movement or normal access to one's body.
One of the points highlighted by AHCAs tag 221 is:
'Placing a resident who uses a wheelchair so close to a wall that
the wall prevents the resident from rising."
(obviously, the resident would not be able to remove the wall in order
to get out of the bed from that side of the bed)
In this case the wall is preventing the person from one side, while the
rail is preventing it from the other side. It is clear that the referred
is a restraint situation only if the resident is not able to easily
remove him/herself from the bed. the wall is a restraint in as much as
it prevent the easy and voluntary mobility of the resident.
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