Medical - Restraints 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
Course overview
The goal of this training is to inform healthcare workers of the legal requirements and standards for use of restraints and seclusion in a variety of healthcare settings, and to help them identify procedures for the safe use of restraints as well as alternatives to the use restraints and seclusion.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 25 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 116
English
Course Outline
- Introduction
- What is Restraint
- Legal Requirements and Ethical Considerations
- Alternatives to Using Restraints
- Protocols for Using Restraints and Seclusion
Regulations
- 42 CFR 482.13 (e) and (f)