The National Elf Service

Who’s got the obs sheets? Can QI methods reduce violence and restrictive practices on inpatient mental health wards?

This large-scale quality improvement project across 55 mental health wards tested Board Relay, Zonal Observations, and Life ...
Homeland Security Today

GAO: Report Urges Federal Agencies to Address Restrictive Software Licensing Practices in Cloud Computing

Cloud computing has revolutionized how federal agencies access and manage IT resources, offering cost savings, scalability, and efficiency through on-demand services like networks, storage, and ...
Medical Xpress

Physically restricting mental health patients can often harm them. New study suggests compassion could change that

Restrictive practices in mental health settings—such as physical restraint and seclusion—are meant to be a last resort, used only when patients pose a risk to themselves or others. In 2021 and 2022 ...
FedScoop

GAO wants agencies to update cloud computing guidance to manage restrictive licensing

Restrictive software licensing practices are impacting multiple federal agencies in the form of cost increases and limited choices of cloud service providers (CSP) or cloud architecture, according to ...
Law

Restrictive Covenants and Liquidated Damage Provisions: Ensuring Enforceability to Protect Businesses and Medical Practices

Restrictive covenants are intended to protect an employer's legitimate interest against unfair competition from former employees. In the medical profession, restrictive covenants are a vital component ...
The Conversation

Physically restricting mental health patients can often harm them – my new study suggests compassion could change that

Daniel Lawrence is affiliated with the Labour Party. Restrictive practices in mental health settings – such as physical restraint and seclusion – are meant to be a last resort, used only when patients ...