The goal of this course is to explain restraint standards handed down by Joint Commission; explain the difference between restraining for medical healing and restraint for danger to self or others; discuss alternatives to restraints; and review what information needs to be documented in the medical record to protect both the nurse and the patient.
This course is available for
FREE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Linda Aumiller RN, MSN |
| Miriam Moskowitz RN, MSN |
| Course No: | PR011512 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Method: | Online Self Study |
| Categories: | Critical Care Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Professional Issues
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Course Objectives
- Describe the difference between restraints applied for medical healing and restraints applied for behavioral health reasons.
- Explain what type of documentation is needed for each type of restraint.
- List three alternatives that the RN could use in place of restraints.