Physical Restraint
Identifying Attributes
Care Settings
Country
Publishing Organisation
Type of Quality Indicator
IOM Quality Dimension
Domain
Defining Attributes
Definition
Percentage of care recipients who were physically restrained.
Numerator
Number of care recipients who were physically restrained.
Denominator
Total number of care recipients assessed for physical restraint.
Exclusions
Care recipients who were absent from the service for the entire three-day assessment period.
Use of Risk Adjustment
Risk Adjustments
None
Stratifications
None
Data Attributes
Type of Data Collection
Data Collection Methods
A single three-day record review for each care recipient on a selected collection date every quarter. Data items collected: Number of care recipients physically restrained (once or more and including through the use of secure areas) on any occasion during the three-day assessment period. Number of care recipients assessed for physical restraint, over the three-day assessment period. Number of care recipients who were physically restrained exclusively through the use of a secure area. The collection date for the quarter. Number of care recipients excluded because they were absent from the service for the entire three-day assessment period.
Frequency of Data Collection
Frequency of Data Collection in Days
Reporting Methods
Reported at national, state, remoteness (www.gen-agedcaredata.gov.au/Topics/Quality-in-aged-care/Residential-Aged-Care-Quality-Indicators-latest-release) and facility level (www.myagedcare.gov.au/find-a-provider/search-by-name), every quarter. Included within an overall five-star quality rating program (n=5 QIs). Contributes to Star Ratings (care recipients with one or more pressure injuries).
Reporting Frequency
Reporting Frequency in Days
Indicator Has Recommended Targets
Source and Reference Attributes
Evidence Source
Department of Health and Aged Care. National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program). 2023 www.health.gov.au/our-work/qi-program