Members of the health care team are accountable for obtaining and maintaining knowledge, skills and competencies related to alternative approaches, use of restraints, and the risks involved when caring for patients with potential or active risk behaviour. Education on the application of restraints is required before use.

Applicable to staff working in high-risk settings/occupations; 

Acute Medicine/ Long-Term Care/ Psychiatry/ Emergency Department/ Trauma/ High Acuity/ Palliative Care/ Post Anesthetic Recovery/ Intensive Care Unit