restraintkeeping
Restraintkeeping is the structured practice of maintaining restraints or containment measures within a system to manage risk and ensure safety. It involves ensuring that devices, policies, or behavioral controls designed to limit movement or action remain in place when needed, and that withdrawal occurs only after criteria are met and oversight has been satisfied.
Contexts include healthcare settings where restraints may be used to prevent harming oneself or others during
Core principles involve risk assessment, use of the least restrictive option, regular monitoring and documentation, defined
Implementation typically requires policies aligned with legal and professional guidelines, clear escalation and de-escalation protocols, ongoing
Critics highlight potential harms from restraints, including physical injury, psychological distress, and misuse. Proponents argue restraintkeeping,