Tidi Posey Fill Style Diversionary Mitt

Posey Mitt Instructions for Use

Application Instructions

• Insert the patient’s hand into the mitt, palm down
• Wrap the wrist strap around the smallest part of the patient’s wrist
• Where available, thread the strap through the anchoring loop
• Thread the strap through the plastic ring
• Secure with the hook and loop fastener
• Slide ONE finger (flat) between the device and the inside of the patient’s wrist to ensure proper fit. The strap must be snug but not compromise circulation

Indications for Use

• Patients assessed to be at risk of disrupting life-saving treatments (e.g., chronic tube pulling)
• Patients assessed to be at risk of line pulling, which may prevent monitoring of vital signs
• Patients whose picking, pulling, scratching, or peeling exacerbates a skin condition, causes self-injury or compromises wound site integrity

Posey Hand Mitts User Guide