483.10 - Resident Rights

F604: Right to be Free from Physical Restraints

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What this regulation requires

The resident has a right to be treated with respect and dignity, including: The right to be free from any physical... restraints imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience, and not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms, consistent with §483.12(a)(2).

Source: CMS State Operations Manual, Appendix PP | 42 CFR § 483.10

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