Medical safety device definition
Medical safety device means a mechanical restraint that is used for medical purposes to maintain a position, limit mobility, or temporarily immobilize a patient during a medical, surgical, or diagnostic procedure, or used for the purposes of healing or protection from injury. Examples of such devices include: helmets, foam bolsters or wedges, soft wrist or waist or crotch restraints, hand mitts, a lap buddy, side rails with or without padding, a recliner, or geri or tray chair.