6400.207(5)(III) | On 6/06/2024 at 11:45 AM, Individual #1 had dual side bed rails that restricts the movement or function of their body.
On 6/06/2024 at 11:50 AM, Individual #2 had dual side bed rails that restricts the movement or function of their body. | A mechanical restraint, defined as a device that restricts the movement or function of an individual or portion of an individual's body. A mechanical restraint includes a geriatric chair, a bedrail that restricts the movement or function of the individual, handcuffs, anklets, wristlets, camisole, helmet with fasteners, muffs and mitts with fasteners, restraint vest, waist strap, head strap, restraint board, restraining sheet, chest restraint and other similar devices. A mechanical restraint does not include the use of a seat belt during movement or transportation. A mechanical restraint does not include a device prescribed by a health care practitioner for the following use or event: Protection from injury during a seizure or other medical condition, if the individual can easily remove the device or if the device is removed by a staff person immediately upon the request or indication by the individual, and if the individual plan includes periodic relief of the device to allow freedom of movement. | * Provider confirmed that Individual #1 and Individual #2 are able to move freely and get in and out of bed independently with the bedrail.
* IDT meeting was held for individual #1 and it was determined that Individual #1 is incapable of removing. Cathy is able to communicate to staff when she wants her bedrail up and down. She utilizes her bedrail to prevent falls due to a history of this in the past. A doctor's script was obtained by the provider.
* IDT meetings were held and it was determined that Individual #2 is capable of removing the rails independently. Individual #2 has a doctor's script for bedrail for the purpose of transferring in and out of bed from their wheelchair.
* Provider updated the assessment for Individual #1 and Individual # 2.
* Provider requested that the Supports coordinator for Individual #1 and Individual #2 update the ISP. |
07/02/2024
| Implemented |