How often must a physician rewrite restraint use orders?

The requirement for a physician to rewrite restraint use orders every 24 hours is based on established policies and regulations aimed at protecting patient rights and ensuring the ethical use of restraints. This time frame helps to ensure that the necessity of the restraint is regularly reassessed, thereby promoting patient safety and minimizing the risk of harm that can arise from prolonged restraint use.

This practice encourages healthcare providers to continuously evaluate the patient’s condition and the need for restraints, facilitating ongoing patient-centered care. It reinforces the importance of monitoring the effectiveness and safety of the restraint and ensures that the intervention aligns with the patient's best interests. Regular reevaluation also underlines the commitment to use restraints only as a last resort, in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

Having orders be rewritten every 24 hours fosters a systematic approach to restraint application and helps maintain adequate documentation and accountability in patient care settings.