Restraint as a Last Resort

Restraint as a Last Resort General Education

NOTE All sessions will take place via Microsoft Teams.

Restraint as a Last Resort Policy & Procedure Education Sessions
Date Time Join the Session
March 29, Wednesday 11:00 am–12:00 pm Teams Meeting Link
March 30, Thursday 11:00 am–12:00 pm Teams Meeting Link

About

Nova Scotia Health is committed to the safety of patients, clients, staff and volunteers. The objectives of the Restraint as a Last Resort Policy and Procedure are to:

  • Provide direction based on the principles of restraint as a last resort and the least restrictive restraint
  • Promote consistency in decision-making processes
  • Support a balance between the safety of patients and others, and restrictions on patient liberty

Restraint is used only when:

  • other strategies have been deemed ineffective or inappropriate in the current circumstances, and
  • there is a risk of harm to self or others.

 

Restraint: Anything that is intentionally used to limit the movement or behaviour of a resident and over which the resident has no control. Restraints may be physical, environmental or chemical. A resident is restrained if he or she cannot remove a physical device, leave a specific area, or refuse a chemical restraint.

Education Opportunities

NOTE Video above is based on March 2023 version of Restraint as a Last Resort Policy & Procedure Education Session.

 

Learning Management System Courses

These courses are available on the Provincial Learning Management System (LMS):

  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Introduction to Workplace Violence Part 1
  • Introduction to Workplace Violence Part 2

 

Additional Education Resources