Use of Restraints in Nursing Homes: Down But Not Out

ID:: 11097
First Published:: 08-Apr-2008
Last updated on: Wednesday April 09, 2008
Related Topics:: elderly , care giving , nurses , seat belts , medication , legal , move parents to assisted living , doctors , parents , assisted living , long-term care
Summary:: The law limits how and when nursing homes can use restraints. What to do if your parent is confined by belts or bed rails.

Posted by anonymous 4 months ago

I am so glad someone is pointing out that this age-old practice/cruelty isn't gone. And that there are places to help if we have concerns. Bravo.

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