RE: Conference plus question

[McGrath, Christine]

In a case where the half side rail does not meet the definition of a restraint, is it still necessary to obtain an order for them, including the disease process/symptoms they are being used for? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 9:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Conference plus question In a message dated 4/19/2004 7:36:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If the side rail prevents the resident from doing something he or she could do if the side rail wasn't there, or if it prevents the resident's access to his or her body, then it is a restraint That's it in a nutshell!   Confidentiality Note:  This e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure.  Dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail or the information herein by anyone other than the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, is prohibited.  If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender via email and destroy the original message and all copies.