3.5 Explain why any restrictive practice must be proportionate to need, used as a last resort and carried out in a way that maintains dignity and respect

Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)
Unit: Unit 13: Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care
Learning outcome: 3 Understand restrictive practices
Assessment criteria: 3.5 Explain why any restrictive practice must be proportionate to need, used as a last resort and carried out in a way that maintains dignity and respect

• Restrictive practices should only be used as a last resort
• The restrictive practice used should always be the least restrictive option
• The restrictive practice should only be in place for as long as is necessary
• Restrictive practices must never be used as a form of punishment
• Restrictive practices should always be proportionate to the need at the time
• An individual’s dignity and respect should be maintained at all times
• Because restrictive practice can be uncomfortable and traumatic for individuals, its use should be avoided wherever possible because it can cause long-term damage to an individual’s overall health and wellbeing