Title: Identify when a drug is a chemical restraint.
Course: Medication Aide (14051-36) > Section: Examining Special Issues in Medication Administration

Identification should include

- the VDSS definition of chemical restraint
- the dangers of chemical restraints
- reasons for the use of chemical restraints
- communication strategies for the healthcare team.

Teacher Resource: Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Alternative Living Facility (ALF) resources (https://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/alf.cgi)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What steps must be taken before using a chemical restraint?
- When is a drug classified as a chemical restraint vs. a therapeutic treatment?