USE OF FORCE
Joint locks, Pain Compliance, Impact techniques, Pressure points, Strikes
What is Patient Abuse
what do i need from the patient being searched
consent- unless certified
does a patient need to be certified to be put in restraints
no, not for life saving interventions
what should i be wearing for every call
gloves, mask, eye protection
I experienced a traumatic event who can I talk to for help?
ANYONE and everyone
( EFAP, Employee Care Coordinator, My team, Trainers, CEO)
A man smoking near the respiratory unit
Eviction/ physical if site policy allows
Can I seize illegal items from a certified patient
yes
three things i must be mindful of when preloading a stretcher
height, brakes, environment
what is a CODE orange
mass casualty/disaster
what is the alternative to prone?
SUPINE
A patient runs past you, the nurse yells "security stop them"
what do you do
stop the person
What do I need from the nurse before a search
direct request
May i suggest putting restraints on a patient
yes, respectfully
the patient is likely to get hurt during an assistance to prone, but thats not security's fault
false! always ensure patient safety
What is a code GREY
system failure
A nurse asks you to throw a POI on the ground and arrest them, she accused him of stealing. what do you do
Find out more information
what do I need from a nurse during a search
for the nurse to remain present
it is inevitable for a patient to get uncomfortable during a restraint application
no!, talk to them and make it safe
I should use brute force to help
NO! use momentum / large muscle groups / body weight
Uh OH! a Known drug user has come in as a patient and poked your nurse in the chest, can i go hands on?
yes
Can i dispose of drugs for a nurse, if they feel uncomfortable
No
what are the three categories of restraints
medical, environmental, mechanical
This nurse did something that put me in danger!!! who do i need to talk to?