Standard 2.1.1: Restraint minimisation FA The service restraint minimisation and safe practice policy meets the requirements of the standard. Clear definitions of an enabler and a restraint Services demonstrate that the use of restraint is are available to guide staff. actively minimised. On the days of the audit the register reviewed listed eight residents using an enabler and 27 residents using a form of restraint. The resident records reviewed contained evidence that assessment for use has been conducted prior to use, alternatives had been tried, approval granted by the restraint committee and valid consent obtained by either the resident or their representative. There was evidence of ongoing monitoring and review of each restraint intervention. Enabler use was voluntary. The clinical manager of the hospital is the restraint co-ordinator. The restraint coordinator maintains a list of all staff training and the relevant competency test completed annually by all staff. Feedback from staff was positive about training and knowledge on the service`s restraint philosophy and approach to restraint minimisation. All processes are clearly understood.
Standard 2.1.1: Restraint minimisation Services demonstrate that the use of restraint is actively minimised. FA The service restraint minimisation and safe practice policy meets the requirements of the standard. Clear definitions of an enabler and a restraint are available to guide staff. On the days of the audit the register reviewed listed eight residents using an enabler and 27 residents using a form of restraint. The resident records reviewed contained evidence that assessment for use has been conducted prior to use, alternatives had been tried, approval granted by the restraint committee and valid consent obtained by either the resident or their representative. There was evidence of ongoing monitoring and review of each restraint intervention. Enabler use was voluntary. The clinical manager of the hospital is the restraint co-ordinator. The restraint coordinator maintains a list of all staff training and the relevant competency test completed annually by all staff. Feedback from staff was positive about training and knowledge on the service`s restraint philosophy and approach to restraint minimisation. All processes are clearly understood.
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