Restraint is commonly defined as the use of, or threat of, force to make someone do something that they resist doing. Restraints and Restrictions
Restrictive practices limit a person’s rights of choice, self-determination, privacy, freedom or freedom of movement such as use of bed rails, safety harnesses and lack of the means to freely leave and re-enter one’s accommodation, and should only be used where more serious harm would result if not used. Policy Guidelines
