1. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have regulations that speak to a person's right to be free from restraint or seclusion of any form, as a means of coercion, discipline, convenience, or retaliation.

1. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have regulations that speak to a person's right to be free from restraint or seclusion of any form, as a means of coercion, discipline, convenience, or retaliation.

Answer

The correct answer is True. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and healthcare standards of practice, individuals have a fundamental right to be free from physical or chemical restraints and seclusion when used for purposes of coercion, discipline, staff convenience, or retaliation. Restraints and seclusion are strictly regulated and should only be used as a last resort to ensure immediate physical safety.