CMS Hospital Restraint and
Seclusion Certification Program:

NAVIGATING ONE OF THE MOST PROBLEMATIC STANDARDS.

Presented by Posey®, a TIDI® Products Brand

Part 3: June 17, 2020

Learning Objectives:

• Recall that CMS requires restraints to be ended at the earliest possible time
• Discuss what should be documented when restraints are used
• Describe the one-hour rule in which patients who are violent and self destructive must be evaluated within one hour
• Recall what must be included in hospital policy on restraint and seclusion
• Discuss that any physician or provider who is allowed to order restraints must be educated on the hospital’s policy

1 CONTACT HOUR