I never respond because I do not have enough information. I urge other list members to ask for ALL facts before responding.
What is the resident's function
What is the safety issue
Define safety--I have no idea what you mean
can the resident get out of bed
Do the rails enable the resident to do anything--what
And many more?
This restraint determination requires extensive assessment and a decision [answer] cannot be given without all of the information.
Delores
In a message dated 2/10/2004 10:56:56 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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
Is the resident able to transfer and do these prevent her from doing so? If she is able and they do, they are.
Delores L. Galias, RN, RHIT
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