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11.24.2014

F221
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment

In this scenario, the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free from physical restraints that were imposed for convenience and not medically necessary. Could this happen at your facility?

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What actions would you and your staff members take to prevent this from occurring in your facility?

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