Title: Describe the use of chemical, physical, and environmental client restraints.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Understanding Safety

Description should include

- differentiation of the three types of restraints and their applications
- appropriate use of each type of restraint, including client behavior precipitating use of each type
- physical and psychological challenges associated with restraints
- authorization required for the use of each type
- safety issues involved with each type
- documentation of use.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why must the use of client restraints be authorized? By whom?
- What are the legal implications of using client restraints?
- What could be the possible consequences of not documenting the use of client restraints?
- What are some alternatives to restraints?
- What are some guidelines for the care of a client in restraints?