Unit 15 Restraints

1. Unit 15Restraints Nurse Aide I Course DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

2. RestraintsIntroduction Under OBRA, residents have a right to be free from restraints. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the nurse aide plays an integral role in achieving a restraint free environment. DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

3. RestraintsIntroduction(continued) When alternatives to restraints are not effective, however, and the physician orders restraints, it becomes essential for the nurse aide to know the risks involved in caring for these residents. DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

4. Facts Regarding Restraints DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

5. Objective 15.0 Identify and discuss the safety precautions to be considered when using restraints. DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

6. Facts Regarding Restraints • Ordered by the physician when necessary to treat a medical symptom or provide emergency medical treatment • Choice of restraint based on multidisciplinary evaluation for the least restrictive measure DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

7. Facts Regarding Restraints(continued) • Types of acceptable restraints • hand or mitts • soft ties for wrists and ankles • vests and safety belts • lap cushions • lap trays DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

8. Facts Regarding Restraints(continued) • Types of unacceptable restraints • using bed rails to keep resident from voluntarily getting out of bed • tucking in top sheet so tightly that resident cannot move • using wheel chair safety bars to prevent resident from getting out of chair DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

9. Facts Regarding Restraints(continued) • Types of unacceptable restraints (continued) • placing resident in wheel chair so close to a wall that the wall prevents resident from getting out of chair DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

10. Facts Regarding Restraints(continued) • Reasons for use of acceptable restraints • Temporarily for life threatening medical conditions • Brief periods to allow medical treatment to proceed if there is documented evidence of resident or legal approval of treatment DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

11. Facts Regarding Restraints(continued) May not be used for convenience or discipline DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

12. Objective 15.1 List eight considerations that would be important when using restraints. DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

13. Considerations When Using Restraints • Used to protect residents and not to aid staff • Restraints require physician’s order • Need for restraint should be apparent (unnecessary use is false imprisonment) DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

14. Considerations When Using Restraints(continued) • Staff must provide for the restrained resident’s basic needs, with special attention to elimination needs DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

15. Considerations When Using Restraints(continued) • Secure enough help to apply restraints quickly to prevent injury • Use reassurance in an attempt to calm agitated residents in restraints • Apply according to manufacturer’s directions DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

16. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents • Check on resident frequently • Apply restraint only after you have received instructions in its use • Protect bony areas and skin by padding them prior to applying restraint • Adjust restraint so that it allows some movement, but is secure DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

17. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents(continued) • Assure that resident can breathe easily in a vest restraint • Check pulse, color and temperature of any restrained extremity and breathing of resident in vest restraint every 15 minutes DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

18. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents(continued) • Use slip knot to tie restraint for quick release • Secure restraints to bed frame, not to side rails DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

19. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents(continued) • Loosen restraint, stay with resident, and use call signal to notify supervisor immediately: • when unable to detect a pulse in restrained extremity • when fingers/toes are cold, pale or blue in color DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

20. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents(continued) • Loosen restraint, stay with resident, and use call signal to notify supervisor immediately (continued): • if resident complains of pain, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in restrained part DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

21. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents(continued) • Loosen restraint, stay with resident, and use call signal to notify supervisor immediately (continued): • when skin appears red or damaged under restraint • when breathing is impaired with vest or safety belt restraint DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

22. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents(continued) • Carry scissors in pocket to cut restraints in emergency situations • Remove restraints for 10 minutes and reposition resident every two hours DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

23. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents(continued) • Be sure resident needs are met when restrained • Keep call signal within resident’s reach DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

24. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents(continued) • Recording restraints should include: • The type of restraint • wrist • ankle • waist belt • mitt • vest DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

25. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents(continued) • Recording restraints should include (continued): • Time restraint applied • Each time restraint loosened and resident repositioned • Time restraint removed • Condition of resident DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

26. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents(continued) • Observations and reporting should include: • Color and condition of skin under restraint • Pulse rate, color and temperature of skin in restrained extremity DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

27. Safety Measures For Restrained Residents(continued) • Observations and reporting should include (continued): • Any complaints about restrained part • Red or injured skin areas under restraint • Respiratory rate and color of skin with vest and safety belt restraints DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

28. Demonstration and Return Demonstration DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

29. Objective 15.2 Demonstrate the application of restraints. DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

30. Objective 15.3 Demonstrate the application of a safety belt restraint. DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

31. Alternatives To The Use Of Restraints DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

32. Objective 15.4 Identify a sampling of alternatives to avoid the use restraints. DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

33. Alternatives To The Use Of Restraints • Using friends, family, volunteers or sitters   • Diverting with interesting activities • Answering call signal promptly  • Exercise and outdoor activities  DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

34. Alternatives To The Use Of Restraints(continued) • Electronic warning devices on beds and doors  • Consistent reality orientation and staff assignments  • Having room close to nurses’ station DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 15

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