Patients have the right to make advance directives.
Restraint can only be used when less restrictive interventions have been determined to be ineffective. Restraints must be ordered by a physician or other licensed practitioner. The restraint use must be well documented, and done with safe and appropriate techniques, and must be terminated at the earliest possible time. The patient must be continually assessed, monitored, and evaluated. All staff who have direct patient contact must have ongoing education and training in the proper and safe use of restraints.