Alternatives to Restraints

• Provide regular orientation to reality and diversional activities.
• Encourage family to be involved with diversion and supervision.
• Move Pt closer to nurse’s station.
• Use pressure-sensitive alarms in beds and chairs or sitters.
• Monitor Pt more frequently, and respond to call lights promptly.
• Conceal tubes and lines with pajamas or scrubs.
• Allow ample opportunity for supervised ambulation and toileting; avoid overstimulation.