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What is the definition of seclusion as per the given text?
What is the definition of seclusion as per the given text?
What distinguishes chemical restraint from medication prescribed for treatment?
What distinguishes chemical restraint from medication prescribed for treatment?
What distinguishes physical restraint from providing assistance with daily living activities?
What distinguishes physical restraint from providing assistance with daily living activities?
What defines a mechanical restraint?
What defines a mechanical restraint?
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What characterizes environmental restraint as mentioned in the text?
What characterizes environmental restraint as mentioned in the text?
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What are prohibited practices as per the given text?
What are prohibited practices as per the given text?
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What is the recommended approach when implementing restrictive practices?
What is the recommended approach when implementing restrictive practices?
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Study Notes
- A restrictive practice is any action that limits the freedom or rights of a person with a disability, following specific guidelines as a last resort to prevent harm.
- Seclusion: Isolating someone in a room or area where they cannot leave or believe they cannot leave, but it does not include individuals who choose to stay in their rooms.
- Chemical restraint: Using medicine or chemicals to control a person's behavior or movement, excluding medication prescribed for treatment.
- Physical restraint: Restraining a person using physical force to limit their movement to modify behavior, but not for providing assistance with daily living activities.
- Mechanical restraint: Using a device to prevent or limit a person's movement or control their behavior.
- Environmental restraint: Limiting a person's ability to move freely in their surroundings or access certain things or activities by locking doors or prohibiting access.
- Prohibited practices: Harmful restrictive practices, such as physically holding someone down or denying basic needs or cultural access, should never be used.
- Use the least restrictive method possible and only when necessary to ensure safety.
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Learn about the various forms of restrictive practices, including seclusion, chemical restraint, physical restraint, mechanical restraint, and environmental restraint. Understand the importance of using the least restrictive method to ensure safety and prevent harm.