Course
Safety Restraint Use in Med-Surg
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Joanna Grayson, BSN, RN
Restraints are often used in medical surgical settings as a last resort to keep patients safe, preventing them from harming themselves and/or others. Designed for LPN/LVNs, RNs, and APRNs, this course will outline the historical background of restraints, types of restraints, indications, documentation, and legal considerations. Learners will leave this course with a broader understanding of how to implement restraints correctly and legally.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definition and Historical Background
- Types of Restraints
- Indications for Restraint Use
- Implementation of Restraints
- Documentation
- Legal Considerations
- Research Findings
- Case Study
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Safety Restraint Use in Med-Surg. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Describe the definition of restraints and their historical background.
- List the types of restraints, their indications, and how to implement them.
- Explain the appropriate documentation for restraint use and the legal issues associated with their use.
- Detail the research findings associated with restraint use.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: January 22, 2028
Course Offering: #556