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Recently informed side rails are considered a restraint - I would think they are considered a safety item to prevent falls for clients who are not alert and oriented.
People have been known to try to climb over the rails. Legs and or arms can become trapped. There are other ways to keep a person in bed safe. Lowering the bed as low as possible and placing a pad next to the bed makes it safer if the person does try to get out of bed. With the mattress as low as possible it makes it more difficult to get out of bed. Placing wedges or bolsters at the edge of the bed can help prevent someone from getting out of bed. Pool noodles can be used under the sheet to create an edge that might prevent someone from rolling out of bed. It also makes it a bit more difficult to get out if you have to scoot over the lump. If possible placing one side of the bed against a wall cuts down the number of "exits" off the bed. Bed alarms are also used in some cases but they can go off easily so they often get ignored and that defeats the purpose.
I have to add this... Falls WILL happen. It is not a matter of IF but WHEN They can happen with a caregiver right at the side or the person. The easiest thing to do is to learn how to help a person "fall" safely to the floor. Gait belts also help and make it safer for the caregiver.
In my state (MN) they are not allowed. If there is concern for someone falling out of bed, have the facility put the mattress on the floor, or provide a concave mattress (which is much harder to get up and out of).
I'm in MA, but in my mother's facility, they use mattresses with raised perimeters which makes it difficult to get out of bed. Like this one: https://store.directsupply.com/Product/panacea-prime-plus-foam-mattress-raised-perimeters-6-h-width-35-length-76-4813631?quantity=1&
My mother's roommate is a major fall and wander risk so they use that kind of mattress but she's also lowered all the way to the ground when she goes to bed.
ahcentrainj0312: They are typically not allowed due to strong possibility that the patient may attempt to climb over the rails, causing injury to the person.
Get clarification from your state what the regulation says about " restraints"; your perception of side rails is one many have; but in many places bed rails are included in the definition of " restraints". A Licensed Social Worker or administrative staff at facility should be able to direct you to document that explains this.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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Legs and or arms can become trapped.
There are other ways to keep a person in bed safe.
Lowering the bed as low as possible and placing a pad next to the bed makes it safer if the person does try to get out of bed. With the mattress as low as possible it makes it more difficult to get out of bed.
Placing wedges or bolsters at the edge of the bed can help prevent someone from getting out of bed.
Pool noodles can be used under the sheet to create an edge that might prevent someone from rolling out of bed. It also makes it a bit more difficult to get out if you have to scoot over the lump.
If possible placing one side of the bed against a wall cuts down the number of "exits" off the bed.
Bed alarms are also used in some cases but they can go off easily so they often get ignored and that defeats the purpose.
I have to add this...
Falls WILL happen. It is not a matter of IF but WHEN
They can happen with a caregiver right at the side or the person.
The easiest thing to do is to learn how to help a person "fall" safely to the floor.
Gait belts also help and make it safer for the caregiver.
copy and paste into your search engine:
N.J.A.C. 10:42 Title 10, Chapter 42 - NJ.gov
My mother's roommate is a major fall and wander risk so they use that kind of mattress but she's also lowered all the way to the ground when she goes to bed.
" restraints"; your perception of side rails is one many have; but in many places bed rails are included in the definition of " restraints". A Licensed Social Worker or administrative staff at facility should be able to direct you to document that explains this.