Minimising Restrictive Practices in Aged Care

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Updated 17 Apr 2023 Certificate3,396 Ratings
Aged care workers have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure clients are not subjected to restrictive practices, unless absolutely necessary. Find out more in this interactive module on minimising restrictive practice in aged care.

Content

5 Units • 10 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
1 Question
3m
Types of Restrictive Practices in Aged Care
2 Questions
3m
Lawful Use of Restrictive Practice
3 Questions
7m
Alternative Strategies to Minimise Restrictive Practice
2 Questions
5m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Define restrictive practice.

2

Identify various forms of restrictive practices.

3

Understand the legal requirements for the use of any restrictive practice.

4

Discover alternative interventions to restrictive practices to minimise their use.

Who it's for:

All healthcare professionals and staff working in aged care.

Topics

This resource is part of the Passport modules series

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Last updated17 Apr 2023

Published19 Jan 2022

Due for review29 Apr 2026
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