Number of hours of seclusion and restraint per 1,000 patient hours (BR - Level 1)
Current Value
0.77
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
We want the # of hours of seclusion and restraint to go down.
Providing patient care in an environment that is safe and supportive is important for recovery.
Updated February 2018
Partners
What Works
Action Plan
Notes on Methodology
Based on data submitted by Designated Hospitals to the Department in compliance with department requests for submittal of Certificates of Need (CON) following emergency involuntary procedures for patients located on Level 1 Units and electronic bed board data submitted to the Department for Level 1 Units. Procedures for seclusion, restraint, and emergency medication meet criteria defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for clients involuntarily admitted to Vermont Designated Hospitals.
Ratio calculation:
Numerator: Total number of hours that psychiatric patients were in seclusion or restraint (restraint includes all manual and mechanical)
Denominator: Total patient hours on Level 1 units divided by 1,000 patient hours