Optimizing Physical Restraint in Nursing Care (1): "We don't use restraints, so we're fine" won't hold up. First, confirm what is mandatory.

In special nursing homes, group homes, short-stay facilities, and small-scale multi-functional services, even if no one is ...

Optimizing Physical Restraint in Nursing Care Part 4: Documentation for Unavoidable Situations. Don't Stop at a Single Line Saying 'Due to Risk of Falling'

A single line saying "due to risk of falling" does not explain who, why, or how long. I have compiled a guide on how to write ...
Medical Xpress

Study reveals high use of physical restraints in home care for older adults with dementia

A new study from Duke-NUS Medical School has highlighted the widespread use of physical restraints among caregivers of older adults with advanced dementia living at home, revealing a need for better ...
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Signs of Neglect and Abuse in Restraint Misuse in Nursing Homes

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), as many as 5 million older Americans are abused each year, and many of them live in nursing homes. Nursing homes use restraints with the intention to ...
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Employing social workers in nursing homes helps to reduce use of restraints, study finds

The staffing of qualified social workers (QSW) was associated with a significant reduction in the use of restraints in nursing homes, particularly in facilities serving residents with cognitive ...