When to be Hands On: When to Use and When to Avoid Restrictive Measures with Adults and Elders

Volume 17, № 5

Description

This training provides healthcare professionals, caregivers and support staff with evidence-based strategies for assessing, implementing and avoiding restrictive measures (physical, chemical and environmental) in the care of adults and elders. Emphasis is placed on ethical considerations, legal compliance, least-restrictive alternatives and person-centered approaches to ensure dignity, safety and autonomy.

Categories

This training covers the following categories.

  • General Categories
    • General Caregiving
  • In Wisconsin
    • The Use, Avoidance, and Approval Process Involved When Restrictive Measures May be Needed under emergency or nonemergency conditions