What Is a Hand Control Mitt

Safety Check hand control mitts are made of a poly/cotton fabric filled with resilient polyester pile. Used for stroke patients to help prevent contracture or to exercise fingers in rehabilitation, and to also help prevent scratching and picking. Completely washable, the mitts fit the right or left hand.

What is a hand control mitts used for?

Mitten Restraints are specially designed hand control mitts for elder care used to prevent patients from scratching, picking or bruising other patients or themselves.

Is a hand mitt a restraint alternative?

Hand mitts would be considered a restraint if: The mitts are pinned or otherwise attached to the bed/bedding or wrist restraints are used in conjunction, and/or. The mitts are applied so tightly that the patient’s hands or finger are immobilized, and/or.