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Understanding Restraints: Are mittens that are untethered not considered a restraint?

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a physical restraint is any device that a patient cannot easily remove and that restricts their free movement. A critical question within senior care is, are mittens that are untethered not considered a restraint, or are there hidden factors that dictate their use? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no.