For hospitals that use JC accreditation for deemed status purposes, the requirements regarding restraints for violent or self-destructive behavior that jeopardizes the physical safety of the patient, staff members, or others stipulates that the one-hour face-to-face assessment

A. must be performed within one hour of restraint application by the licensed independent practitioner or a trained nurse
B. includes a debriefing session that must take place within one hour after the conclusion of restraint use
C. can be performed via a telemedicine link to fulfill the in-person evaluation with the LIP

Answer: A. must be performed within one hour of restraint application by the licensed independent practitioner or a trained nurse