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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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Two Nurses, Three Doctors Injured in Violent Patient Rampage

Scrubs

Healthcare professionals in Australia are calling for 24-hour security guards in hospitals after two nurses and three doctors were injured by a violent patient at Port Pirie Regional Health Service. ” The YHLHN, which oversees the regional hospital, said it is investigating the incident.

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Doing Less Can Be Doing More for Healthcare – the Biggest Takeaway From ASCO 2018

Health Populi

We are de-escalating toxic therapy.” Brownlee, now an SVP at the Lowns Institute and Co-Founder of the Right Care Alliance, pointed out the dangers of super-sized medicine, from unnecessary radiation exposure and hospital infections to medical errors and duplication of services.

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Addressing the IDD Workforce Crisis: What Your Organization Can Do

Relias

From assisting someone with their daily routines to de-escalating a crisis, being a DSP requires great skill, judgement, and responsibility. Because of this, high DSP turnover rates have been linked to increased rates of injuries and/or hospitalizations among individuals with IDD.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Suzette Porter

Minority Nurse

So, at the time, the hospital had, I think we still do because that’s where I graduated from in 2021, Ashford, where you’ll go to school to further your education. We have a workplace violence team that comes to the unit to help the staff de-escalate issues and protect themselves in case that happens.

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Addressing Trauma and Abuse in Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Relias

For example, frequent changes in caregivers, being institutionalized or hospitalized, and frequent lack of choice and bodily autonomy are all scenarios that can feel traumatic. Perhaps more unfortunately, many abuse response organizations – whether domestic violence shelters or abuse hotlines – are not accessible to people with disabilities.

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How To Take a Trauma-Informed Approach to Birth Trauma

Relias

Common signs of birth trauma include: Feelings of depression, anxiety, and/or guilt Flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or nightmares regarding the event that caused trauma. From these baselines, you can assign the appropriate training to staff members based on their roles within your organization.