COUNTRY CARE 

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Physical Intervention

The use of physical intervention should only be used as a last resort and must be agreed and recorded in the Individual Care Plan.  Minimal restraint should be used if there are other options available.

 Medication must never be used to control challenging behaviour without full consent from the G.P., Resident, Relatives, Care Managers, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist and any other persons involved in the Residents care.  Similarly, any other form of physical intervention, which may be necessary for the personal safety of the Resident, must be agreed and recorded.

 Never, in any circumstances, can clothing or strapping materials be used to restrain or restrict a Resident.  Any incidents of this nature will be viewed very seriously and may result in disciplinary action being taken.

 Where assessments indicate that certain aids such as cot sides are beneficial to a Resident care, this will form part of the Care Plan and Risk Assessment.

 Residents will be encouraged to maximise their independence, freedom of choice including taking risks.

 Every attempt is made to ensure the safety of the Residents, while minimising the risks associated with their living environment.