Restraint Policy

3. Orders for non violent restraints must be renewed every _____ hour(s)
9. Pre-restraint alternatives must be documented _____ to restraint initiation for non violent and violent restraints
10. An LIP must conduct an in person re-evaluation of the patient's status and continued need for violent restraint every _____ hour(s)
12. This type of restraint is a drug used as a restriction to manage the patient's behavior
14. Less _____ measures must have been identified, attempted and found to be ineffective in protecting the patient and/or others from imminent harm prior to using restraints
15. The patient must be seen face to face by a LIP within _____ hour(s) of violent restraint initiation
17. Assess the patient in non violent restraints every ____ hour(s) to determine if the patient continues to meet the criteria for restraints and that restraint alternatives remain ineffective
18. True or False: Patients have the right to be restraint free and refuse treatment
19. Side rails are not considered a restraint when they are used for a patient on what type of precautions?

1. Restraint monitoring and vital signs must be documented every _____ minutes for a patient in violent restraints
2. Restraints may only be used to ensure the immediate ______ of the patient and others and not as a means of coercion, discipline, convenience or retaliation by staff members
4. An order for violent restraints must be obtained within _____ hour(s) of restraint initiation
5. Any manual method, physical device, material or equipment that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a patient to move his/her arms, legs, body, or head freely
6. If a patient death occurs within 24 hours of restraint use, it must be documented in the _____ record
7. True or False: Patients in violent restraints must be monitored by in-person observation continuously
8. This type of restraint applies to situations when a patient is pulling at tubes, lines or dressings and less restrictive means have been proven to be ineffective.
11. This type of restraint is used to restrict patient movement for management of violent behavior that jeopardizes the immediate physical safety of the patient, colleagues or others
13. Restraint/seclusion education and plan of care must be documented on upon initiation and _____ for non violent and violent restraints
14. For a patient in non violent restraints, _____ all extremities from restraints and perform passive/active exercises every 2 hours
16. An order for non violent restraints must be obtained within _____ hour(s) of restraint application