This is similar to what led to our last citation. Don't forget also included is freedom of movement (within the chair too). IF he cannot remove it to move around in chair it does restrict movement. Also, if he cannot move it to adjust clothing, scratch or whatever else he might want to do it does limit access to his body. FYI-another issue we had was Velcro lap trays. We had a couple of cognitively impaired residents who could remove them (and did several times, right in front of surveyor) but not with intent or purpose and the surveyor considered them a restraint stating their removal of tray was a "behavior" not an ability to meet their own needs. Upon thinking about it-they had their point.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stacee Kunse Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: survey/restraint Me again, surveyors still here. We have not coded our velcro belt for a resident as a restraint. He cannot remove it, but is also unable to stand, ambulate, etc. Should it be coded. I cannot figure out how it is restricting access to his body or how it is restraining him. Any input???? This e-mail and any attachments are confidential information intended for the sole use of the addressee listed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately via return e-mail, or call our Management Information Systems Coordinator at (989)673-4117, and delete the e-mail. Unauthorized use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail or attachments, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Stacee Kunse, RN MDS Coordinator Tuscola County Medical Care Facility 1285 Cleaver Road Caro, MI 48723 Phone: (989)673-4117 Fax: (989)673-6665 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ [This E-mail scanned for viruses] /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
