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Conclusion

In this final section, you have the opportunity to reflect on the material covered in this module and to think more about how it relates to your care home situation.

Over to you

  • Write a five-point action plan for ways in which you can work to minimise restraint in your care home.

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Conclusion

Some things to remember

Each care home community is different.

Some of the ideas covered here may not be appropriate or needed in your home, but others just might make the difference in creating a positive culture of care and minimising restraint. Some things to remember:

  • Being clear about your own views, developing a support network, and involving all parties including relatives will help with communication on this difficult issue
  • Access to a range of learning and development opportunities will help promote good decision-making about the use of restraint
  • Adapting the physical environment will help minimise the need for restraint.

This is the conclusion of 'Module 3: Creating a Positive Culture'. SCIE have produced two more modules on this topic: 'Exploring Restraint' and 'Decision Making Processes'. Use the SCIE website to explore these further.