unless it restricts access to parts of the body than ,no it isn't
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 1:43 PM
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Subject: PADDED SIRERAILS
Does anyone knows if 1/2 padded siderails for safety is considered a
restraint? Patient has dementia, very restless and has a tendency to hit her
head on the rail. Thank you.
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