Is transportation wrap (of children) considered restraint?
Yes, I am familiar with the wrap board for transporting kids who are out of control. I have considered this restraint. (JC still allows holding for a brief time, but this is intended to be human contact with a small child. I have worked with orgs that tried to use this standard for the board, but it is not appropriate). Only when the kid or adult is held for a treatment procedure is similar restraint not considered behavioral (Spinal tap or treating a wound are examples.). However, wrap use can be acceptable, depending on the entire process and how it is applied. How staff are demonstrating competence, how the process is supervised, injuries, evidence of effectiveness evidence of reduction and implementation of alternatives, etc. Leaders who teach and supervise should be able to provide. current literature re their wrap, preferably evidence based.
