The most important factor in successfully initiating a restraint-free environment is
a. Providing in-service training of nursing staff about restraint policies and procedures
b. Educating the residents and families regarding restraint-free principles
c. Reviewing the Patient's Bill of Rights with the whole staff so that they understand the right of the resident to choose to be unre-strained
d. Discussing safer methods of restraining residents
C
Education is important to support the staff's understanding of the philosophy behind releasing restraints. Responses A, B, and D are components of initiating change but are less successful if the staff, residents, and families do not understand the underlying philosophy of restraint-free environments.
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