High-Level Holding refers to what?

• A. Let Go? Consider changes in risk.
• B. Positioning limbs inside and outside of the limbs/body.
• C. Lower, medium, higher level standing restraints.
• D. Team Control Position.

Answer: (D)

High-Level Holding is the team-based restraint approach used when an individual poses a high risk and one person alone isn’t enough to keep everyone safe. The Team Control Position refers to the organized setup where several staff align and share responsibility for stabilizing the person so movement is controlled while safety is prioritized. This arrangement allows for coordinated control of the body and head, helps protect the staff and the individual from injury, and supports a quick transition to less restrictive options as soon as safe. The concept centers on working as a team, with clear roles, careful monitoring of breathing and circulation, and a plan to release when the risk has subsided. Other options touch on risk assessment, limb positioning, or different levels of restraints, but they don’t capture the essential idea of a coordinated, team-based control stance that defines High-Level Holding.