Use of Physical Restraints Without Medical Necessity
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
A deficiency was identified regarding the use of physical restraints on residents. The report notes that residents were not consistently free from the use of physical restraints, except when required for medical treatment. This indicates that physical restraints were used in situations where they were not medically necessary, contrary to regulatory requirements.