The System Restraint Policy is now updated to meet new regulatory requirements.
- A physician assistant is no longer required to inform the physician following a face-to-face assessment.
- Restraint-associated deaths are now submitted to the CMS regional office via an electronic report by designated hospital staff.
You’ll also see Restraint Type revisions that will align violent and non-violent Restraint Types for providers and nurses.
Violent Restraint Revisions:
- When entering the order, select one or more Restraint Type.
- Mitt description revised.
- Side-rails x4
Non-Violent Restraint Revisions:
- When entering the order, select one or more Restraint Type.
- Mitt description revised.
