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Breaking Down the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

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In December 2022, Congress passed legislation to develop and fund police de-escalation training courses for law enforcement departments across the country. The act also directs DOJ to make grants to states for costs associated with providing the training to law enforcement officers or mental health professionals.”

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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

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Beginning July 16, 2022, the 988 crisis hotline will be fully operational. A core component of 988, especially for those working in behavioral health, is its potential to mitigate crisis situations before they escalate. By July 16, 2022, 988 will be available nationwide. 988, Behavioral Health, and Better Crisis Response.

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Combating Workplace Violence in Home Healthcare

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Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts that the job market for home health and personal care aids will grow by 22% from 2022 to 2032, adding about 804,600 new jobs. Employing verbal de-escalation techniques, as well as escape techniques. According to the U.S.

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The State of Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training and What it Means for Your Staff

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Intervention — mitigating a crisis situation so that it does not continue to escalate or cause permanent damage to the individual experiencing crisis — for example, effectively providing verbal de-escalation to someone threatening to harm themselves. What Our Survey Uncovered About Crisis Training. Perform more blended learning.

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

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In a 2022 ConnectRN survey , 65% of nurses reported inadequate staffing. ECRI , a healthcare technology and safety company, reported staffing shortages as the top patient safety concern of 2022. Implement de-escalation protocols and education, including active-shooter drills.

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

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In a 2022 ConnectRN survey , 65% of nurses reported inadequate staffing. ECRI , a healthcare technology and safety company, reported staffing shortages as the top patient safety concern of 2022. Implement de-escalation protocols and education, including active-shooter drills.