physical restraint

How Can We Protect Those Most Vulnerable to Dangerous Restraint and Seclusion Use?

March 5, 2012

in Education

Harmful physical restraint of students is a concern for schools nationwide, and students with special needs seem to be particularly targeted. Recent legislation in Wisconsin moves to “prohibit teachers and staff from physically restraining students in public schools,” except in extreme circumstances.

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AHRQ Reports Decrease of Physical Restraint in Nursing Homes

August 5, 2010

in Dementia Care,Human Services,In the News

According to a press release from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the number of residents in nursing homes who were physically restrained dropped by over half from 1999 to 2007, from 11 to 5 percent.

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Ohio Governor Issues Executive Order Banning Prone Restraint

November 2, 2009

in Education,Health Care,Human Services

Gov. Strickland of Ohio recently signed an executive order establishing limitations on the use of prone restraint, transitional hold, and other types of physical restraint. Within this order, he also called for the establishment of a statewide policy committee on restraint and seclusion. While this is obviously important news for our readers in Ohio, the uniqueness of the order should be of interest for all.

Executive Order 2009 – 0_S

Establishing Limitations on the Use of Prone Restraint, Transitional Hold, and Other Types of Physical Restraint in Ohio and Establishing the Ohio Policy Committee on Restraint and Seclusion

  1. Ohio Has Taken Steps

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