Social Isolation was a big issue with our survey team. IF they meet the definition of a restraint, good documentation and a good plan of care with documentation of compliance will save the day. Did for us. They don't want us to not provide necessary care; they just want to be sure we are addressing all issues that are a result of that care. Makes sense when you look at it that way.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 7:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PADDED SIRERAILS Besides the restraint issue, check to see if the padded siderails obscure the resident's vision. The padding has been identified as "sensory deprivation" and could potentially be identified as involuntary seclusion if the care plan does not address frequent checks and an activity plan if the resident is in bed for any length of time during the day. darlene /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
