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Restraints

Soft Plastic Enclosure "Synthetic / Quick
Restraint Bed Velcro" Check Mitt
4-Point Restraint
Restraint Cuffs, 4- Untied is
Point not a
restraint

Forensic Restraints

● Restraints used by outside law enforcement personnel are not for health care
purposes and are excluded from the definition of "restraint."
● Forensic restraints are not ordered by Licensed Independent Practioners (LIPs).

● There is no set time constraint for their use.
Care of the Forensic Patient (Prisoners) ● Patient will have access to nursing call bell and receive instruction on use of the
● Caregiver can request restraint relocation if it interferes wtih care.

call bell system
● Patient will not receive restaurant delivery service
● Patient will receive standard meal trays with plastic utensils, metal cans are
prohibited

● A red "NO VISITORS" sign is posted outside of the forensic patient's room

Phones in Patient Room
● Forensic patients will not be allowed to make or receive phone calls
● Custody officers may only use the phone to contact their supervisor

Reference:
Restraint Application
Care of the Forensic Patient (Prisoners)
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