Welcome to this module from the 'Managing risk, minimising restraint' e-learning series. We hope that you find it useful and enjoyable.

To start, click 'Section 1' below.

Before you begin you may want to have a read of the useful information listed below.

Learning aims

By the end of this module you should be able to:

  • Create a positive culture of care to lessen the likelihood of care staff needing to use restraint.
  • Use good communication to help negotiate the many different and often emotive views of everyone involved in a decision to use restraint.
  • Provide learning and development opportunities that help promote a learning culture and support better decision-making about restraint.
  • Develop a positive physical care environment to help reduce the need for restraint.

Estimated time required

20-30 mins

Instructions

Work through the sections in order, starting with Introduction.