RE: Restraint or Not

[chnha]

No, the low bed in and of itself is not a restraint.  If the resident is not confined by the low bed, it does not restrict freedom of movemenet or access to ones body.   Any intervention may be a restraint if it meets the definition of a restraint.   A bed against the wall may pose an entrapment risk for one resident and pose no risk for others.   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Corey Ali Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 7:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Restraint or Not The bed against the wall is considered a restraint unless requested by the pt. to ^ room area.  The mattress on the floor is not.  However, is the bed on the floor?  (Low bed makes it difficult to get out, therefore bed itself is a restraint?)    Corey ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 5:12 PM Subject: Restraint or Not Could someone tell me if a low bed against the wall with a mat on the otherside of the bed is a restraint????? Where can I find the documentation if this is a restraint.   Thanks