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Q&A: Would padded upper bedrails that are raised for a resident who experiences seizures be coded as a restraint?

Question:Would padded upper bedrails that are raised for a resident who experiences seizures be coded as a restraint? Answer from Carol Maher, RN-BC, RAC-MTA, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, CPC:You must assess the effect the padded rails...

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