Another important factor if I am using s/r's, does the s/r's impose a visual isolation for the resident. I explain each individual in my raps. Ex: if they are sight impaired, no problem, not a visual restraint as well.
Claudia >From: "Winona M. Phelps" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: PADDED SIRERAILS >Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:17:10 -0800 > >The Manual defines physical restraints (3-198) 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." It goes on >to describe the process. Have you walked yourself through this process and >asked yourself the questions posed here? "The assessor should not focus on >the intent or reason behind the use of the device, but on the effect the >device has on the resident." >Also, please see the bottom of page 201 "Bed Rails Used as Positioning >Devices." From your description, it doesn't sound like she can easily >remove the rails. > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 10:43 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >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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