Just Updated! APNA Competency Based Training for Conducting the One-Hour Face-to-Face Assessment for Persons in Restraint or Seclusion
Support safety, preserve dignity & improve outcomes in high-risk moments.
A crucial training for conducting the required one-hour face-to-face assessment of persons in restraint or seclusion following behaviors that pose an imminent risk to themselves or others.
- Contact Hours: 1.25
- Target Audience: RN, APRN
- APNA Members: $18
- Nonmembers: $28
- Group discounts available
Through interactive learning and real-world case scenarios, this essential learning will help nurses align with CMS Regulations on Restraint & Seclusion and The Joint Commission R3 Report Issue 44: New and Revised Restraint and Seclusion Requirements for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Organizations. You’ll learn how to:
- Perform consistent, meaningful assessments in complex situations
- Support patient dignity using a trauma-informed, person-centered approach
- Maintain regulatory expectations & documentation
Meet the Subject Matter Experts
Kristen Kichefski, DNP, MBA, RN, PMH-BC, NEA-BC is a seasoned nurse executive with experience in adult, child and adolescent, and forensic care. She focuses on quality and improving workplace safety through innovation, education, staff empowerment, and leadership development.
Cornelius Metili, BSN, RN, PMH-BC has 20 years of nursing experience across inpatient, emergency, and pediatric settings. He brings real-world insight and expertise into restraint and seclusion practice – especially from the bedside.
Published April 2026
