Physical Restraint Reduction Strategy 2019-21

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It is widely acknowledged that proactive and
highly visible leadership is crucial in reducing
incidents that lead to physical restraint.
• Relevant directorates will discuss physical
restraint reduction in their leaders
meetings and will be represented at
the trust-wide Reducing Restrictive
Interventions meeting.
• There will be a work plan, with dedicated
actions agreed and monitored regularly
• Each ward will have a co-ordinated
physical restraint reduction programme,
linked to this strategy and supported
through Quality Improvement
methodology
• We will ensure that we use PRN (as
and when necessary) medication
appropriately in ensuring a least
restrictive treatment plan.
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Leadership and engagement