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Documentation of restraints
Long-Term Care Nursing Advisor, September 5, 2008
When residents are restless or agitated and require restraints, documentation must support the needs and use of alternatives. The frequency of documentation varies with facility policy. In general, restraints must be ordered by the physician. Documentation that the resident was visually observed every 15 to 30 minutes, and the restraints released every two hours for 10 minutes is also necessary.
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