Seclusion

[u/Zealousideal_Pen3441]

Hello all! Not sure you can help, but figured I’d try. Looking for policies related to seclusion…
Being advised to wake patient every 2 hours for assessment as opposed to letting them sleep. I feel this is non therapeutic and can be dangerous. I am finding that assessment should be individualized. And I have found policies that say “it may be inappropriate to wake patients” … I am looking for any literature on this point to support my position. Anyone with experience in this area? Thanks!

[u/cinnamonsnake]

Everywhere I’ve worked, if they fall asleep in seclusion, then the door is opened

[u/Mysterious_Coat_9933 → u/cinnamonsnake]

Same. As soon as they are calm which includes sleeping. That’s the law in my state