Behavioral Health/De-escalation, ListServ Summary, Jan 2025
Rehab administrators answer questions regarding Behavioral Health/De-escalation Strategies. IPRC archives information collected by the Pediatric Rehab Administrator’s ListServ as a public service to the entire Pediatric Rehabilitation Community. All information is posted in summary format and has been de-identified. Search through past queries for responses to rehabilitation related questions.
Original Questions:
- How are staff educated on understanding patient behavior, mental health crises, and trauma-informed care practices to prevent/ handle patient escalations?
- What types of de-escalation techniques are taught to staff to handle outbursts related to confusion or agitation, and how frequently are they trained or refreshed on these skills?
- What resources are staff offered in working with behavioral patients to ensure their safety (e.g. 1:1’s, protective gear)?
- Do you have any standard procedures in your intake process to identify any baseline behavioral health concerns and recommended approaches to help support the client in the admission and/or course of treatment?
- How do you handle behavioral issues (confusion/agitation) during therapy sessions when demands are placed on the patient?
- Is there a “buddy system” or a policy that encourages staff to work in pairs or groups when dealing with high-risk patients or situations?
Summary of Responses (de-identified)
