The Foundation of DMHAS
In the DMHAS Mission, we look to foster...
A. Self-sufficiency
B. Dignity
C. Respect
D. All of the above
D. All of the Above
What are the 2 types of violence?
Affective and predatory
What is the minimum amount of space for safety?
4-6 feet or 2 arms length
The Risk Management Process NEVER stops.
True or False
True
What does CSS stand for?
Collaborative Safety Strategies
True or False: Workplace violence is defined as any physical assault, threatening behavior, or verbal abuse occurring in the work setting
TRUE
Which one of these is a triggering event?
A. An unmet need
B. Fear Inducing Event
C. Frustrating Circumstances
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What are the 4 key concepts of the CSS Self-Protective Skills?
Balance, Leverage, Directionality, Speed and Surprise
What are the steps of the Risk Management Process?
Assess and Analyze
Select
Act
Evaluate
Name 2 things to do when "Dressing for Safety" in the workplace
1) Wear clothing that you can move freely in
2) Avoid low hanging or excessive jewelry
3) Maintain safe finger nail length
4) Wear closed toe shoes
When talking about Recovery, what is one factor that can increase the level of risk?
Relapse
What are different stages within the continuum of violence?
Triggering Event(s)
Escalation Phase
Crisis Point
Recovery Phase
Post-Crisis Phase
All of the techniques that are taught in CSS rely solely on strength.
True or False
False. All of the techniques taught rely on the key concepts. None of the skills rely on strength.
What is the equation that is used when assessing for risk?
B = P x S
Behavior = Person x Situation
What is the Goal of CSS?
To reduce the rate and severity of injuries.
Staff have to report patient/client abuse, neglect or exploitation only if they have witnessed it?
True or False
False: Staff are expected to report patient/client abuse, neglect or exploitation if they witnessed it or they suspect it.
A crisis is defined as the _________ risk to self or others.
Immediate
What is the technique called where you are redirecting the force from another person away from you?
Pivot and Parry
The most important protective factor staff have is...
A Trusting Relationship
Name each component of the A-F Assessment
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Deformity
Existing Medical Conditions
Fear
What is the definition of Seclusion?
The INVOLUNTARY confinement of an individual to a room or area, and that individual is PREVENTED from leaving.
Finish the Universal Precautions for violence statement. "Violence should be expected but can be avoided or mitigated through ________"
Preparation
How do you get out of a 2 handed front choke?
Tuck chin, arms go straight up, slide 1 foot back, pivot sharply towards the rear foot.
What are the top 3 patient/client risk factors most directly linked to violence and the possibility of it occurring again?
History of Violence
Active Psychosis
Substance use, intoxication or withdrawal
Name all 4 components of Nonviolent Communication
Observation, Feeling, Need, and Request