Side Rails: The Hidden Danger

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-STHD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
List at least one appropriate use for side rails.
Identify two alternative methods that can be used in place of side rails.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Using Side Rails

What Are Side Rails?

Why Use Side Rails?

Restraints

Meet Josh

Entrapment

Meet Mr. Woodrow

Guidelines

Organizational Policy

Personalized Care

Alternative Interventions

Side Rail Reduction

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Writer: Annette Brownlee BSN RN

Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.