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:
- How staff, residents and relatives view risk and risk-taking will influence decisions about restraint.
- Being positive, working as a team and keeping good records will help to make good decisions about the use of restraint.
- Knowing about the alternatives to the use of restraint and having some basic knowledge of the law on restraint is important.
- A careful five-step process can help when making difficult decisions about restraint.
Estimated time required
20-30 mins
Instructions
Work through the sections in order, starting with Introduction.