Course Code: REL-CAN-PAC-0-DSCA
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2030
Learning Objectives:
List one appropriate use for side rails.
Identify two alternative methods that can be used in place of side rails.
Outline:
Section 1: Using Side Rails
Does it Fit?
Side Rails
Restraints
Hidden Dangers
Side Rail Guidelines
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Alternatives to Side Rails
Alternative Interventions
Side Rail Reduction
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.