Therapeutic crisis intervention module 5: safety interventions
options to handle physical violence - correct answer ✔ ✔ 1.
eliminate one of the elements of a violent situation
2. make a directive statement that clearly communicates that the
violence must stop
3. use releases and maintain a safe distance with a protective stance
4. leave the situation and get assistance
5. employ physical restraint techniques techniques ( if indicated on the
ICMP)
the goal of physical intervention - correct answer ✔ ✔ to ensure
safety
physical restraint - correct answer ✔ ✔ the use of trained staff
members to hold a young person in order to contain acute physical
behaviour.
, acute physical behaviour - correct answer ✔ ✔ behaviour likely to
result in physical injury. the young person, other clients, staff members,
or others are at imminent rick of physical harm
physical restraint should only be used when these three criteria are met: -
correct answer ✔ ✔ 1. agency policy and state regulations approve
restraint
2. the young person's ICMP indicates it
3. our professional dynamic risk assessment indicates it
physical restraint is not used to - correct answer ✔ ✔ 1. demonstrate
authority
2. enforce compliance
3. inflict pain or harm
4. punish or discipline
basic principles of physical intervention - correct answer ✔ ✔ a
maximum amount of caring and a minimum amount if force with the
goal of de-escalating the situation by reducing stimulation
the letting go process - correct answer ✔ ✔ 1. states what is expected
of the young person
2. is directed by the team leader
options to handle physical violence - correct answer ✔ ✔ 1.
eliminate one of the elements of a violent situation
2. make a directive statement that clearly communicates that the
violence must stop
3. use releases and maintain a safe distance with a protective stance
4. leave the situation and get assistance
5. employ physical restraint techniques techniques ( if indicated on the
ICMP)
the goal of physical intervention - correct answer ✔ ✔ to ensure
safety
physical restraint - correct answer ✔ ✔ the use of trained staff
members to hold a young person in order to contain acute physical
behaviour.
, acute physical behaviour - correct answer ✔ ✔ behaviour likely to
result in physical injury. the young person, other clients, staff members,
or others are at imminent rick of physical harm
physical restraint should only be used when these three criteria are met: -
correct answer ✔ ✔ 1. agency policy and state regulations approve
restraint
2. the young person's ICMP indicates it
3. our professional dynamic risk assessment indicates it
physical restraint is not used to - correct answer ✔ ✔ 1. demonstrate
authority
2. enforce compliance
3. inflict pain or harm
4. punish or discipline
basic principles of physical intervention - correct answer ✔ ✔ a
maximum amount of caring and a minimum amount if force with the
goal of de-escalating the situation by reducing stimulation
the letting go process - correct answer ✔ ✔ 1. states what is expected
of the young person
2. is directed by the team leader
