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De-Escalation Tips for Handling Aggressive Patients

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Knowing how to de-escalate aggressive behavior is very important, not only for the medical facility staff but for the patient as well. This post will give you that necessary information and make you more confident about training your staff to deal with potential violent patient behavior.

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

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Implement de-escalation protocols and education, including active-shooter drills. Administer regular education on the use of safe patient-handling equipment. Assign adequate staffing for patient moves and transfers. Provide effective security training for hospital security personnel and administrators.

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

Relias

Implement de-escalation protocols and education, including active-shooter drills. Administer regular education on the use of safe patient-handling equipment. Assign adequate staffing for patient moves and transfers. Provide effective security training for hospital security personnel and administrators.

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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. This post will give you that necessary information and make you more confident about training your staff to deal with potential violent patient behavior.