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De-Escalation Tips for Handling Aggressive Patients

Practice Builders

Knowing how to de-escalate aggressive behavior is very important, not only for the medical facility staff but for the patient as well. Understanding Why Patients Become Aggressive Before diving into de-escalation strategies, it is necessary to understand the root causes of aggression in patients.

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

Relias

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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New CE to Develop Communication Skills in Healthcare

NHA Now

The patient experience is largely dependent on effective communication with care providers. Are you using proven communication techniques to help improve the patient experience, and potentially lead to better patient outcomes? This series will discuss effective communication techniques, de-escalation techniques, and workplace civility.

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Patient Interaction: Essential Strategies for Medical Administrative Assistants

Northwest Career College

Effective Communication Techniques Effective communication plays a vital role in managing complex patient interactions. Communicating policies and procedures clearly can help avoid misunderstandings. Keeping a calm and steady voice can help prevent situations from escalating. Maintaining professionalism is also essential.

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Bystander Intervention in Healthcare Empowers Workers to Reduce Workplace Violence

Relias

In the high-stress world of acute care, where emotions can run high, issues can quickly escalate. Active bystanders can play a vital role in diffusing tense situations before they escalate into violence. This hesitation is natural but can lead to missed opportunities to de-escalate situations and prevent harm.

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Combating Workplace Violence in Home Healthcare

Relias

Employing verbal de-escalation techniques, as well as escape techniques. “Creating a safer work environment in home healthcare requires a multi-faceted approach that involves proactive planning, continuous training, and open communication,” said Baiera. “It’s

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Suzette Porter

Minority Nurse

Communications skills. Communicate effectively, making sure that everything that needs to be said is said and how we say it, and how respectful we have to be respectful to each other while we’re communicating. It’s very important to me. How did you ascend to this latest role as nurse manager?