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Physical intervention is only to be used when all other alternatives have failed, or when there is immediate danger to the resident him/herself, other residents, staff and members of the public or property. |
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Physical intervention should NEVER be used in order to threaten, punish, harm or hurt a resident. |
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Physical intervention should only be sufficient to prevent any injury or damage taking place. |
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Physical intervention should be applied strictly in accordance with Adelphi Care Services Limited's policy/procedure and recorded in both report book and incident book. |
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Once applied, physical intervention should be discontinued as soon as can be safely considered. The length of time applied should be recorded. |
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Physical intervention should never be seen as an end in itself. It should be part of a process which should lead to a positive and constructive outcome. |
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No materials or devices should ever be used in order to restrain or restrict a resident's movements. |
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Any deviation from these procedures
constitutes a serious breach of staff discipline and will
warrant instigation of the Adelphi Care Services Limited's
disciplinary process. This may require Adelphi Care Services
Limited to notify CQC and/or POVA. |
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All staff are responsible for being familiar with Individual Resident Behaviour Management Guidelines and for only using specific physical interventions detailed in these. |
