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Here is some sample content from Restraints:

	POLICY: All patients have the right to be free from restraints that are not medically necessary or are used for purposes other than patient benefit and safety. Restraints shall be used only where alternative methods are not sufficient to protect patients or others from injury and are not a substitute for less restrictive forms of protective restraint. All patients will have an assessment performed to determine the safety and protective needs of the patient prior to the application of restraints or medical protective device. SUPPORTIVE DATA: Pursuant to HCFA current hospital Conditions of...
Second excerpt:
	...blue or feels cold or if the patient complains of a tingling sensation, burning or numbness, the restraint should be loosened and the patient's condition reassessed. Belt Restraint: Center the larger section on the bed with the soft side up. Center the patient on the belt. Wrap the shorter strap around the patient's waist and buckle the strap onto itself. Assessment of the Patient During Restraint Check: Assess general comfort level of patient; Inspect the skin for breakdown; Give...