As I am sure you all know, words are very important, especially in our corner of the world.
Last year, we even say the updating of ICD-9 to recognise more current thinking.
Now, we are looking at the wording with in the “Restraint Related to Behavior” and “Restraint Other”. The word “restraint” is quite understandably a very emotive one, bringing with it reminders of a shameful past. However, it is used in many states to refer to practices that are used appropritely and safely.
We would like to replace the word restraint and some of the related terms within those sections. Obviously where we have state forms, those forms will continue to use the state wording.
I hope to present alternative language soon (we are workign with our states on this).
I’d also like to know what you think.
:: Justin ::
Justin,
Our agency uses the wording “protective hold”. This is more in line with what PMT is about.
Deanna
Thanks! The interesting thing in Connecticut is we still have to deal with the 255 and “restraint” regulations.
Justin
Elizabeth
Glad to see we are getting there in the end!
Justin
Hi Justin,
My thought is that it needs to be regulation specific, i.e. SCIP terminology for the state of NY.
Thanks! Renee
Renee
My hope is that we can have generic, People First language on the GER, and then the local regulatory plans on state forms like the 147.
Justin
Justin, what about a more generic term like “restrictive procedure” rather than restraint. Restraint historically implies a physical or mechanical devise and there are other “rights-restricting” activities that do not necessarily involve those items.
another option might be “protective procedure” but that may be too generic to define for GERs.