Restraint Reduction

Developed by the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination, this document provides ideas for reducing the use of alarms in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

This is an educational brochure for residents and families about physical restraint use.

Suggestions for reducing the use of restraints in your facility.

This flow chart provides key steps and elements for assessing and evaluating the use of physical restraints.

This assessment assists in determining whether a side rail is appropriate for a resident.

This brochure helps family members and residents understand the importance of restraint reduction.

This brochure helps family members and residents understand the importance of restraint reduction.

This TMF document defines physical restraints and provides steps for assessment, alternatives to restraints and myths and facts about restraints.

This is an educational brochure for residents and families about physical restraint use.