Nursing Safety

What are Restraints?

"Human, mechanical, and/or physical device that is used with or without the client's permission to restrict his or her movement ...indicated by the person's condition."

What are some Safety Issues associated with Restraints? * KNOW THIS

- Appropriate alignment - Attach to portion of the bed that moves with the client - Protect client's skin - padding - Make sure circulation to extremities is present - Easy release knots - Release and assessment every 2 hours - Offer fluids, food and opportunities for elimination every 2 hours - Gold Standard: Restraint Free Care

What does R.A.C.E. stand for?

It is a Fire Safety Review, an evacuation procedure and location of alarms. R escue & remove clients from immediate danger A ctivate the alarm C onfine the fire close doors and windows, turn off oxygen E xtinguish the fire using an extinguisher