##  Restrictive Practices: Alerts, not restraints

Did you know that bed rails and tray tables are both classed as mechanical restraints? Under aged care rules, a device that restricts a person's movement counts as a restrictive practice, even when it's used for their safety and they've agreed to it.

cura1 falls prevention systems work differently. They don't restrict movement. They alert staff when a client is getting up or on the move, so help can arrive in time and the client keeps their freedom. Our DoorAlert system can be set up to lock a door, but it's most often used simply as an alarm, letting staff know when someone at risk of wandering approaches an open door.

[The Australian Government's fact sheet](https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-02/types-of-restrictive-practices_1.pdf) sets out the five types of restrictive practice in plain language. It's a quick read, and it may be useful to share with clients and allied health teams.