Sassy1

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1. Do you have policy regarding usage of side rails on med-surg units?

   Sassy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am still gathering information related to the use of side rails. I think most of the people that have replied may have worked in long term care/ Nursing home units etc. What about hospitals? How are you using side rails in med surg units? Do yo...

2. Are side rails considered restraints?

   Sassy1 replied to Sassy1's topic in General Nursing

   Is there a difference between the policy for side rails in a Nursing Home as opposed to a Hospital setting?

3. Are side rails considered restraints?

   Sassy1 replied to Sassy1's topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone been pleased with the use of the fall pads? Have they been known to reduce injury with falls? Does anyone use them consistently? How are they cleaned?What is the criteria for having one order for a specific patient or does anyone that i...

4. Are side rails considered restraints?

   Sassy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   We are discussing the use of side rails and if they are considered restraints. What are your thoughts on 2 rails vs full or 4 rail sustem? Do your patient have to sign for refusal of siderails? What is going on out there with side rails?