Mechanical Restraint Sample Clauses
The Mechanical Restraint clause defines the conditions under which mechanical devices may be used to restrict a person's movement. Typically, this clause outlines the specific circumstances, such as safety concerns or risk of harm, that justify the use of restraints, and may set requirements for monitoring, documentation, and duration of use. Its core practical function is to ensure that mechanical restraints are applied only when necessary and in a controlled, regulated manner, thereby protecting individuals' rights and safety while addressing potential risks.
Mechanical Restraint. Mechanical restraint means any device attached or adjacent to an individual’s body that he or she cannot easily remove that restricts freedom of movement or normal access to his or her body. The term does not include any device used to achieve functional body position or proper balance or to prevent injury due to involuntary movement.
Mechanical Restraint. Any device attached or adjacent to the member’s body that cannot be easily removed and that restricts freedom of movement or normal access to the body.
Mechanical Restraint. Definition: The use of special furniture, clothing or devices to prevent a person from moving his/her body or from leaving a defined place/space, i.e. special chairs with fixed trays, commodes, straps, belts, gloves, cot sides, secure sleeping bag and straitjackets. Definition: The actual or threatened laying of hands on a person to prevent him/her from embarking on a movement or following it through. Definition: The attachment of an electronic device to a person or to his/her clothing, so that when s/he crosses a particular boundary an alarm goes off and the staff or carer is alerted. Similar devices can also be used to monitor the whereabouts of the person and trace him/her if deemed necessary.