Purpose

To provide direction for the safe and appropriate use of restraints across acute care settings promoting the least restraint approach to care.  

To differentiate between what is considered a restraint and what is not considered a restraint, in light of the individual patient’s goals of care and the necessity of a specific therapeutic intervention.

Policy Number

CLI.6611.PL.005 Endoscopy

Background

• No regional policy exists.
• Inconsistent usage of forms across sites that perform endoscopy procedures.

Key Message

• Patient preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care are integral components of endoscopic procedures.
• Adherence to infection control measures is essential to prevent the transmission of infectious agents.
• Proper documentation of the procedure and patient response is critical for continuity of care and legal purposes.

Recommendation(s)/Action Required

• Review policy, forms and directions for use.
• Ensure copies of new forms are available for use, remove any old forms or documents in ‘draft’ form.
• Education roll out via CRN and huddles at the site.
  • Participation record

Timeline:

As soon as possible after publishing on StaffNET.

If you have any questions, please contact:

• Site Director or Manager

Submitted by: L Cassan, Regional Lead – Acute Care & Chief Nursing Officer