Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 1 - GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 96 - FREESTANDING ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTERS
Section 11-96-35 - Restraints
Current through February, 2024
(a) There shall be written policies and procedures governing the use of restraints.
(b) Physical restraints shall be used only under physicians' orders for specified and limited periods of times and their use shall be documented.
(c) Restraints shall be used only under the following conditions:
(d) Restraints shall include only cloth vests, soft ties, soft cloth mittens, seat belts, or wheelchair trays. Soft ties means soft cloth which does not cause skin abrasion and which does not restrict blood circulation.
(e) Restraints shall not be used as punishment or as a convenience to the staff.
(f) Restraints shall be applied in a manner so that they can be speedily removed in case of fire or other emergency.
(g) Various types of adult chairs referred to as geriatric chairs are not defined as a restraint if the type of closing mechanism on the chair and the physical and mental capability of the specific client allows for easy removal.