Rehab administrators answer questions regarding ATs in the medical setting. 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 Question(s):

1. What training does your team receive or provide to manage behaviors such as biting, kicking, and scratching?
2. What safety measures do you have in place to identify and respond to escalating behaviors (e.g., policies, procedures, clinic-wide awareness strategies)?
3. What protective measures are implemented when a patient is actively escalating (such as the use of arm protectors/bite guards)?
4. What is your workplace safety policy regarding patients who display aggressive behaviors? How do you determine when a patient cannot be seen due to safety risks?
5. What courses or resources would you recommend for therapeutic techniques focused on sensory regulation, dysregulation, and managing aggression?
6. Does your facility have on-site security available to assist with escalated behaviors if needed?
7. Do you use any signals or communication strategies to call for assistance when a session is escalating and additional support is required?
8. Other insights, recommendations, or resources

Summary of Responses (de-identified)