Summary
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has been commissioned by the Department of Health to review and develop guidance on positive behaviour support (PBS) and the minimisation of restrictive practices across health and adult social care. The consultation closes on February 13th 2014.
“This consultation and draft guidance which has been developed in conjunction with a range of professionals, patients, service users, their families and carers is the result of that initial review. The Royal College of Nursing is seeking further views to help it strengthen and refine the proposed guidance, including particularly ensuring ways that the rights of individuals and their families can be promoted and examples of best practice in PBS and de-escalation techniques”.
Read more: Use of restrictive practices in health and adult social care and special schools. RCN.
Reference
Use of restrictive practices in health and adult social care and special schools. London: Royal College of Nursing (RCN), December 19th 2013.
Reference
Royal College of Nursing consultation: draft guidance on the minimisation of and alternatives to restrictive practices in health and adult social care, and special schools. London: Royal College of Nursing (RCN), December 2013.
October 2020
Reference
Buchanan, M. (2020). Hospital staff held cloth over elderly patient’s head. London: BBC UK News, October 15th 2020.
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Buchanan, M. (2020). East Kent Hospitals: ‘Toxic culture risks patients’ lives’. London: BBC UK News, October 15th 2020.