Physical
Hitting, slapping, pushing, inappropriate touching, kicking, being threatened with a weapon, burned, scalded or bitten, inappropriate sanctions or holding the person down.
Includes inappropriate restraint that is not part of an agreed plan. Restraint can be chemical (medication) or physical.
Signs of physical harm
- Unusual or unexplained injuries
- Misuse of medication: giving too much, too little, withholding or giving the wrong medication, or giving it late
- Fear of another person, disturbed behaviour
- Physical or electronic barriers to freedom of movement and choice; medication which limits physical movement or behaviour.