Assaultive Patients

Workplace violence

100

what is the definition of workplace violence?

violent acts, including physical assaults and threats of assault, directed toward persons at work or on duty

200

in which industry is workplace violence most common?

healthcare 

300

who are the most common sources of workplace violence injuries?

Patients

400

how many times more common is workplace violence in the healthcare setting?

FOUR TIMES MORE COMMON

Code Gray

100

when should you call a code gray?

when you feel threatened by any person and need assistance.

200

How do you call for a code Gray

call your hospital code line

300

who should respond to a code gray?

anyone that is willing and able to help

400

true or false: if you respond to a code gray, you must be involved in phsyically restraining the patient?

FALSE- there are many roles that one can fulfill during a code gray

miscellaneous

100

what are the roles of the leader in a code gray?

assigns roles to the team members

clearly communicates plan to patient 

explains events to patient as they occur

leads debrief

200

while team one is de-escalating the patient, what is the role of team 2?

call MD for orders

ensure safety of other patients

prepare emergency medications

300

What 2 main topics are discussed in the debrief?

1. what went well?

2. what could have gone better?

400

What is the purpose of debriefing with the patient?

to re establish a therapeutic relationship