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Also note, when you initiate the “nonrestraint” device, the individual with
mild cognitive loss might demonstrate ability to open or remove but with time and
further cognitive decline, that ability may fade. Anyone questionable we check
on a weekly basis (put on treatment kardex or medex) to evaluate if they can do
“upon request”. When they start slipping it is turned into a restraint or we reevaluate
the need, device, etc. -----Original
Message----- Deb, Hi, I’m jumping in the
middle of this thread with a question. I have seen this response before &
it always puzzles me. Where is it documented “can or cannot remove on command”?
The reason I ask is because a moderately demented person may not be able to
remove a restraint, therefore it “is a restraint”, but with cueing they can….
Does that make less of a restraint, if someone has to tell them to remove it?
Just one of those questions that keep haunting me. Appreciate any other input. Thanks, Dawn -----Original
Message----- stacee, it he doesn't get up or stand then why are you using it.
if the resdient cannnot remove it on command then it is a restraint. deb d |
- RE: survey/restraint "remove on command"? Connie L. Frank
- RE: survey/restraint "remove on command"? Faye Jones
