Introduction
Understanding/
Awareness
Preventative Approach
PMCS POTPOURRI
PC - 701
100
Maintain the safety of all involved
What is the purpose of Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS)
100
* A manner of conducting oneself * Action and response to stimulation * The response of an individual to the environment
What is behavior
100
Building rapport on a day to day basis, is the most effective way to provide ongoing assessment. *Ongoing a positive, *Human element, *Builds rapport, *Most effective and safest staff tool
What is interaction
100
Should be practiced and utilized by staff at all times of low/no stress and at times of high stress/danger. Stand approximately 18 inches beyond the reach of the recipient. The front foot should be at a 12 o'clock postion and hands above the waistline.
What is the Safe and Supportive Stance
100
Used only in emergency situations, Used only as a measure of last resort, Used only when serious injury to self and others is imminent.
What is Seclusion and Restraint
200
All behavior has a purpose and is driven by underlying needs, problems and conficts. Sometimes this can result in aggressive behavior, Early recognition and interaction can offset the progression of aggression
What is recognizing causes of aggressive behavior
200
Underlying medical conditions Biologically linked mood disorders Neurological impairments Trauma Effects of chemical substances/side effects of medications
What are biological factors
200
Contains the following Individual triggers, Individual warning signs, Individual coping strategies
What is the ICCP - Individualized Crisis Prevention Plan
200
Demonstrate that you are in control of your emotions by your tone and words you use when interacting with recipients and co-workers.
What is modeling
200
Four point, Five point
What are Mechanical Restraints used at GBHC
300
Provide feedback, teaching and modeling of alternative behaviors for the recipients
What is assist the recipient in developing appropriate responses to stressful situations
300
Pacing, Staring, Argumentative, Cursing, Mumbling, Clenced fists
What are antecedents - behavioral warning signs
300
Displaying known low-level behavioral warning signs (antecedents)
What is the early stage
300
A majority of adults and children in the inpatient service areas have experienced this, _________________
What is Trauma
300
Placement of an individual alone in a room or area where they cannot leave at will or believes they cannot leave at will. Restriction of an egress throught the presence of staff, coercion or consequences Used to prevent seriously injuring other
What is Seclusion
400
Active involvement by all disciplines improves morale, safety and recipient care
What is promoting a team approach
400
Failure to accept anger as an expression of a normal and healthy emotion, Task orientation to the job, Job dissatisfaction,
What are staff stumbling blocks
400
A formal review designed to: Delineate what happened, How do participants feel about the events, Indentify training and operational needs
What is the Formal Debriefing
400
Involuntary holding or pinning of a recipient's body to restrict movement
What is a Manual Restraint
400
The use of medications to control behavior or to restrict the patient's freedom of movement and is not standard treatment for the patient's medical or psychiatric condition
What is Drug used as a Restraint
500
Behavioral interactions are varied and complex, staff must seek to improve their PMCS skills and clinical competency
What is proficiency requires practice
500
Body language 58% Tone/voice 35% Words 7%
What is Communication
500
Extinction of an undesired behavior by not displaying a reaction until the behavior ceases.
What is Selective Focus
500
In situations of extreme danger, when there is a perception that severe injury may occur, the body automatically goes into the ________________________
What is the Fight or Flight or Freeze Response
500
This event will supercede any Psychiatric Emergency
What is Medical Emergency
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