This is the second of three programs that can help you and your institution meet the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) new rules and stricter standards on the use of restraints. This program will discuss finding alternatives to restraints in any medical facility. The guidelines are designed to address concerns about the improper use of restraints and seclusion, and to help guard the right of patients to freedom of movement. Reducing restraints and implementing alternatives is an important step in the ongoing effort to improve the health and quality of life of anyone under medical care. The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with essential guidance on finding alternatives to restraints. | 
