For hospitals that use JC accreditation for deemed status purposes, the requirements regarding restraints for violent or self-destructive behavior that jeopardizes the physical safety of the patient, staff members, or others stipulates that the one-hour face-to-face assessment
A. must be performed within one hour of restraint application by the licensed independent practitioner or a trained nurse
B. includes a debriefing session that must take place within one hour after the conclusion of restraint use
C. can be performed via a telemedicine link to fulfill the in-person evaluation with the LIP
Answer: A. must be performed within one hour of restraint application by the licensed independent practitioner or a trained nurse
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