Siderails: A Hidden Danger
Hours: 0.50
Siderails are devices that are often used under the mistaken belief that they will protect people from the injuries that result from rolling or falling out of bed. Siderails, however, are a “hidden danger” that can cause injury and death. When used unnecessarily or improperly, they pose a risk of strangulation and entrapment. As a staff member in a long-term care facility, you must understand the dangers of siderails, recognize when they are being used as restraints, and be familiar with alternatives that should be used when they are replaced as part of a siderail reduction program.
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Course Description
Siderails are devices that are often used under the mistaken belief that they will protect people from the injuries that result from rolling or falling out of bed. Siderails, however, are a “hidden danger” that can cause injury and death. When used unnecessarily or improperly, they pose a risk of strangulation and entrapment. As a staff member in a long-term care facility, you must understand the dangers of siderails, recognize when they are being used as restraints, and be familiar with alternatives that should be used when they are replaced as part of a siderail reduction program.
Certificates
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Course Details
Instructor: Karen C. Schnaufer, BSN, RN
Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
0.5 HOURS
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Non-Licensed Direct Care (DSP, HHA, CNA, DCW, PCA, IHA, NA)
0.5 HOURS
Course Code: REL-SRC-0-SAHD
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 4/30/2022
Learning Objectives:
Identify two appropriate and inappropriate uses for siderails.
List three dangers associated with the use of siderails.
Identify three steps long-term care facilities can take to implement a successful siderail reduction program.
Identify two alternative methods that can be used in place of siderails.
Identify two appropriate and inappropriate uses for siderails.
List three dangers associated with the use of siderails.
Identify three steps long-term care facilities can take to implement a successful siderail reduction program.
Identify two alternative methods that can be used in place of siderails.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Appropriate and Inappropriate Use
A. Why Use Them?
B. Restraints C. Scenario
D. Hidden Dangers
E. Review
F. Summary
Section 3: First Things First
A. Assessment
B. Alternatives
C. Alarms
D. Other Interventions
E. Review
F. Summary
Section 4: Siderail Reduction Program
A. Requires Ongoing Education
B. Scenario
C. Review
D. Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributor
C. References
D. Congratulations!
Instructor: Karen C. Schnaufer, BSN, RN
Karen C. Schnaufer, BSN, RN, Content Writer, Relias Learning, has held positions as staff nurse, charge nurse, research nurse clinician, and clinical instructor with over 25 years of clinical practice in a broad range of specialties: med/surg, pediatrics, long term care, mental health, research, and IDD. Prior to becoming a Registered Nurse, Ms. Schnaufer successfully challenged the Practical Nursing Boards in NY. After working with the Breast Oncology Research group at Duke, Ms. Schnaufer switched her focus to the area of IDD and worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues, who live in group homes. Among her various responsibilities in this area was to train direct support staff and clinicians in medical issues/medication administration, participate in state surveys, providing and implementing plans of correction, as well as, serving on various committees, such as Human Rights, to help improve the lives of the individuals supported. To this day, she continues to volunteer in this realm. A veteran of the U.S.A.F., Ms. Schnaufer is committed to creating relevant and intelligent continuing education courses for healthcare professionals throughout the continuum of care. Disclosure: Karen C. Schnaufer, BSN, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Expert Reviewer: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN
Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as Subject Matter Expert and Content Writer for Relias. She is currently developing her medical writing skills through the University of California San Diego's medical writing program. Disclosure: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Direct Care Workers; Entry level General Staff; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility, Long-term Care, Post-Acute Care.
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Direct Care Workers; Entry level General Staff; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility, Long-term Care, Post-Acute Care.
F Tags:
F604, F689, F700
F604, F689, F700
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
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