Restraints
Restraint Categories
Non-Behavioral (Non-Psychiatric): To immobilize or reduce ability to move arm(s) and/or leg(s) so medical equipment, such as an ET tube, IV, or other lines or devices can be maintained to support care.
Behavioral (Psychiatric) Restraints: Used to restrict aggressive, destructive, violent or suicidal behaviors that place the patient or others in imminent danger.
Click here to see Restraint Use Protocol Graphic
Restraint-Use Orders
Diversional Activities/Interventions should be attempted first to determine effectiveness: watching TV, listening to music, sitters, pain/anxiety medications and distractions. Should these alternatives become ineffective, an appropriate restraint may be considered.
Click here to see Restrain-Use Order Graphic 1
The LEAST RESTRICTIVE restraint will be used.
Every day, the physician is required to:
- Assess the patient.
- Determine the need to continue the restrain. An “R” will display indicating the order is up for review. If review is overdue, the “R” turns red.
- Right click on “Mark as reviewed” in the drop-down menu.
- Daily re-order is complete.
Click here to see Restraint-Use Graphic 2
Restraint Use
Purpose: Hendrick Medical Center will establish minimum standards for the care of patients requiring restraint use at Hendrick Medical Center.