Prevention Strategies
Desire to be the most that one can be
Self-actualization
The predetermined choice to disregard a behavior
Planned ignoring
Staff may not use more restriction than is necessary to ensure the safety of the individual, colleagues, and self.
Least restrictive alternative
Personal security, employment, resources, health, property
Safety needs
Provide an individual with a quick reminder of what they should be doing, where they should be, and what the behavior expectations are.
Redirection
The specific order of steps/movements
Sequence
Pleasantly acknowledge each individual at the start of every shift.
Meet and greet
Reason for the behavior
Function
Types of ESPI TNW uses
Escapes and standing assists
Minimizing external stimuli, provide movement opportunities, provide fidget opportunities, isometrics, and increase physical stimuli are all examples of this
Sensory strategies
Convey a message through movement of the hands, arms, or other parts of the body.
Gestures
The placement of an individual in a designated room against their will. Exits are blocked or locked.
Seclusion
Schedules, pictures, video modeling, and social narratives are examples of these
Visual supports
Firmly state or restate what is expected
Limit setting
Body temperature, pulse, respiration.