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.