Safety Restraint Use in Med-Surg

Contact Hours: 2

Author(s):

Joanna Grayson, BSN, RN

Course Overview

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

  1. Introduction
  2. Definition and Historical Background
  3. Types of Restraints
  4. Indications
  5. Implementation of Restraints
  6. Documentation
  7. Legal Considerations
  8. Research Findings
  9. Case Study
  10. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe the definition of restraints and their historical background.
  2. List the types of restraints, their indications, and how to implement them.
  3. Explain the appropriate documentation for restraint use and the legal issues associated with their use.
  4. Detail the research findings associated with restraint use.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • 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)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

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.

It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

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.