Re: Fw: Clarification on restraints

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In many states, unless the facility is licensed as a locked unit, it is not permitted to lock the residents in the facility.  That is the reason for the magnetic doors as described in the previous e-mail.

Rena

Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C
Chair, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators
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Subj: Re: Fw: Clarification on restraints
Date: 1/10/04 7:19:26 AM Pacific Standard Time
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Our wanderguard system does not unlock if you push on the door.  You have to push a button at the nurse's station in order to unlock the door or move the resident away from the door.
Dawn Sheppard, RN, CRNAC

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In a message dated 01/09/2004 7:48:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

2. wander guard bracelets-are they restraints? although the resident is free to move within the facility- it does prevent them from leaving-so how would we code those?

The Wander Guard bracelet does not prevent leaving tha facility even when Mag Locks are used. If someone pushes on the door for a specific time frame, usually 15 seconds the magnet is supposed to release. If you are using a system like the Wander Guard, make sure you are documenting that you are checking the system for proper functioning and that the sensor are working as well.

Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C
Chair, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators
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