Physical Restraints

A physical restraint is any device, material or equipment that restricts a person's movement. The use of restraints can result in a variety of emotional, mental and physical problems. Find more information at the MedQIC Web site.

"Reducing Restraint Use in Nursing Homes" brochure (pdf)
"Reducing Restraint Use in Nursing Homes" brochure (Word)
Comparing Your Practice - Physical Restraints (pdf)

Super 7 Conference Call Series

Restraining Restraints... Right! - handout (pdf)
Featuring Diana Waugh, BSN - Nursing Home Consultant

Diana made learning fun, and offered practical ideas on improving this quality measure.

Click here to learn more about Diana's work at her Web site, where you can see her in action and order her materials.

Nursing homes in Georgia are being encouraged to reduce the daily use of restraints to less than 5 percent, in the new Advancing Excellence in America’s Nursing Homes Campaign. Currently the nation has a restraint rate of 6.4 percent, while Georgia is at 7.5 percent. We have 143 nursing homes that are already less than 5 percent in restraints, while 35 nursing homes are at 0 percent. Great improvements have been made in the past 6 years with restraint usage.