Restraint and Seclusion
Learning objectives
- Define the terms restraint and seclusion
- Identify legal requirements, patient’s rights, and ethical considerations for the use of restraints and seclusion
- Identify alternatives to using restraints and seclusion
- Describe protocols and procedures for safely using restraints, including patient rights, orders, monitoring, and documentation
- Training Type: Interactive
- 25 minutes
Course Outline
- Introduction
- What is Restraint
- Legal Requirements and Ethical Considerations
- Alternatives to Using Restraints
- Protocols for Using Restraints and Seclusion
Regulations
- Acute Medical and Surgical Care Restraint Standards
- Behavioral Healthcare Restraint and Seclusion Standards
- 42 CFR 482.13 (e) and (f)