When restraints are used before all other methods of control are tried, the staff could be legally guilty of:

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According to OBRA, the improper use of restraints can be considered holding a person against their will (false imprisonment). Standards of care set forth by the Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require that health care facilities minimize their use of restraints. Libel would require a written statement about the client that proves to be untrue. Poor judgment and heartlessness are not legal crimes, though they may contribute to them.

When Restraints Are Used Before All Other Methods of Control