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:
- Restraint can be a difficult issue in care homes, and the word means different things to different people.
- There are many different types of restraint, ranging from active physical interventions to failing to assist a person.
- Minimising the use of restraint is important, but sometimes it will be the right thing to do.
- Knowing the individual, valuing the views of relatives and working as a team will help reduce the need for restraint.
Estimated time required
20-30 mins
Instructions
Work through the sections in order, starting with Introduction.