Restrictive Practices in Care

Reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of restrictive practices (restraint, seclusion and segregation) is essential if we want to have person-centred, trauma-informed care. 

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of restrictive practices, their alternatives, and the legal and ethical considerations surrounding their use.

Understanding Restrictive Practices: Explore the different types of restrictive practices and their impact on individuals.
Legal and Ethical Framework: Learn about the laws and guidelines governing the use of restrictive practices.
Person-Centered Alternatives: Discover effective strategies to reduce and eliminate the need for restrictive practices.
Risk Assessment and Management: Identify potential risks and implement proactive measures to prevent challenging behaviours.
Safe and Effective Practice: Understand the importance of staff training, documentation, and monitoring

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand what the term restrictive practices means
  • Identify a range of restrictive practice
  • Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of restrictive practices
  • Recognise the use of proactive approaches to reduce the use of restrictive practices
  • Be clear about the risks of using restraint
  • Identify safe use of restrictive practices.

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