RE: PADDED SIRERAILS

[Faye Jones]

In addition to the obvious inability to get OOB, access to body and freedom of movement consider blocking line of sight, effect on socialization, potential for depression etc.  Also, a tip from our last survey-surveyor really looked hard at reason for padding r/t potential for suffocation.  Fortunately all our documentation was in place and they were the firm pads so safer.   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 1:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PADDED SIRERAILS   Does anyone knows if 1/2 padded siderails for safety is considered a restraint? Patient has dementia, very restless and has a tendency to hit her head on the rail. Thank you.