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Stacee,
Had this issue on our December survey. What I
did was to write an addendum to the ADL or Falls RAP (can't remember
which) explaining why the device was not coded as a restraint. Went into detail
to describe exactly what the resident was able/unable to do independently, and
used the language stating that the device did not restrict freedom of movement
or normal access to the resident's body, and was thus not a restraint for that
resident.
I hope this helps.
HS
Holly F. Sox, RN, RAC-C
Clinical Editor
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:28
PM
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????
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