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.
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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.
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The LEAST RESTRICTIVE restraint will be used.
Every day, the physician is required to:
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Purpose: Hendrick Medical Center will establish minimum standards for the care of patients requiring restraint use at Hendrick Medical Center.