• Physical Restraint: • Any manual method, physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a patient to move his or her arms, legs, body, or head freely. Includes physical hold to forcibly administer psychotropic medications. 42 CFR, 482.13 (e)(1)(ii) 482.13(e)(1) • Seclusion: • Is the involuntary confinement of a patient alone in a room or area from which the patient is physically prevented from leaving. Seclusion may be used only for the management of violent or self-destructive behavior. 42 CFR 482.13(e)(1)(ii)
NEW Terms for Broward Health • Medical-Surgical is changed to “Non-violent, Non-self Destructive” patients • Restraint: A restraint used to promote medical surgical healing
• Behavioral Health is changed to “Violent/Self-Destructive Behavior” patients • Restraint: An outburst of severely violent, aggressive destructive behavior that poses an imminent danger to the patient and others | ||