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Q&A: Would a chest strap be considered a restraint for a resident who makes no free movements, and it does not restrict him from any normal access to his body?

Question: A long-term resident has used a seatbelt on his chair for several years. Recently, the occupational therapist fitted him with a chest support strap for postural support instead. I had been coding the seatbelt...

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