DSD Specialty Restraint Devices

Question 1

The Prisoner Restraint Chair will only be used for individuals actively displaying _______ _______ or ____________ behavior.

Answer 1

physically violent or life threatening

Question 2

The Movement and Blood Chair will be used subjects actively displaying ________ resistance during movement or blood draws.

Answer 2

obstructive

Question 3

Who will authorize the use of the Prisoner Restraint Chair?

Answer 3

a sergeant or higher

Question 4

If a SERT situation, who will authorize the use of the Prisoner Restraint Chair?

Answer 4

The SERT team leader or in their absence, the Acting SERT Team leader.

Question 5

For placements at NVC, the sergeant will notify the ____ _________ _________ of the placement if a lieutenant is not on duty at the facility.

Answer 5

DSD Watch Commander

Question 6

The floor sergeant and officers will work closely with ______ _______ and/or ______ ______ personnel to ensure all needs of the inmate are addressed appropriately and in a timely manner.

Answer 6

medical services and/or mental health

Question 7

Whenever an inmate is placed on the Prisoner Restraint Chair, a _______ _______ officer will be assigned to monitor the inmate until they are removed.

Answer 7

constant watch

Question 8

A ______ Restraint Chair Removal Form will be completed for subjects that were not completely searched prior to placement into the chair.

Answer 8

green

Question 9

Medial Staff will perform _____ minutes checks and document them in the Restraint/Seclusion Log.

Answer 9

15

Question 10

Medical staff will observe the following every 15 minutes.

Answer 10

Circulation
movement
sensation
respiratory status
mental status
vital signs

Question 11

Subjects will be assessed by supervisor, not to exceed _____ minutes between assessments, to evaluate the subject’s current level of resistance and to determine suitability for removal from the Prisoner Restraint Chair.

Answer 11

30

Question 12

The _______ ________ or DSD Watch Commander may authorize an extension of time beyond two hours.

Answer 12

bureau lieutenant

Question 13

In such cases, the bureau lieutenant or DSD Watch commander will make ______ ___ _____ contact with the subject to complete an assessment before granting an extension beyond two hours.

Answer 13

face to face

Question 14

When the Prisoner Restraint Chair is used, at a minimum, __________ will be taken

Answer 14

photographs

Question 15

Restraint Bed
In the case of a conflict of opinion between the sergeant and direction given by medical services or mental health services staff, the _____ _____ or ____ ______ _______ will make the final determination of action to be taken.

Answer 15

bureau lieutenant or DSD Watch Commander

Question 16

Restraint Bed
The sergeant will check the condition of the restrained subject every ______.

Answer 16

hour

Question 17

Restraint Bed
Sergeant will inform and consult with responsible bureau lieutenant regarding the subjects condition and behavior every _____ hours.

Answer 17

two

Question 18

If medical condition of the inmate worsens and warrants intervention, the charge nurse will consult with the responsible bureau lieutenant, and he/she will authorize the release or change of positions.

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

Hand Restricting Tubes
The _________ may authorize the use of hand restricting tubes under articulable circumstances.

Answer 19

sergeant

Question 20

Before applying the tubes, the officer will apply ________ or ________ _________ to the subjects hands to prevent the spread of potential disease.

Answer 20

latex, or plastic gloves

Question 21

__________ or ____________ determines the restraints are no longer necessary, after consultation with Medical or Mental Health Services staff.

Answer 21

Lieutenant or sergeant