Patient Rights: Restraints and Seclusion as a Last Resort
Strengthen understanding of CMS patient rights requirements for restraint and seclusion and learn how healthcare organizations can support safe implementation, regulatory compliance, and patient rights.
Support patient rights through safe restraint and seclusion practices
The appropriate use of restraint or seclusion requires healthcare organizations to balance immediate safety needs with the rights and dignity of patients. DNV's current NIAHO® requirements state that restraint or seclusion may be imposed to ensure immediate physical safety and should be discontinued at the earliest possible time; less restrictive interventions must first have been determined ineffective.
This two-day course helps healthcare organizations prepare for compliance with CMS patient rights regulations. Participants examine patient rights standards and responsibilities related to the safe implementation of restraint or seclusion by trained hospital staff.
What you’ll learn
Participants will build practical knowledge of patient rights requirements related to restraint and seclusion. You will learn how to:
- Understand key CMS patient rights requirements related to restraint and seclusion
- Understand relevant Conditions of Participation
- Recognize applicable definitions related to restraint and seclusion
- Understand requirements related to policies, procedures, and restraint orders
- Recognize the importance of less restrictive interventions
- Understand healthcare responsibilities related to the safe use of restraint or seclusion
- Support appropriate implementation by trained hospital staff
- Strengthen organizational readiness to demonstrate compliance
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for healthcare professionals whose responsibilities involve patient rights, restraint or seclusion practices, regulatory compliance, patient safety, clinical operations, or organizational oversight.