Physical restraints used in long-term care, including bed rails and lap belts, can be dangerous or even fatal if they're used improperly. They can cause injuries, loss of mobility and psychological ...
CHICAGO – Nursing homes that used a multicomponent intervention that included staff training and supportive materials for staff, residents and relatives had a lower rate of use of physical restraints ...
Eight years after the Hartford Courant published its investigative report, "Deadly Restraint," [1] the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released final revised standards regarding ...