AIMS
To be able to manage violence and aggression safely and effectively.To be able to manage violence and aggression safely and effectively.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Be aware of the consequences of Violence and Aggression
- Know examples of challenging behaviour
- Recognise the key legislation relating to Managing Violence and aggression
- Know the five key parts of the assault cycle
- Be aware of the risk factors that can precipitate violence and aggression
- Know how to take steps to prevent episodes of violence and aggression
- Be aware of the causes of escalation
- Recognise the signs of escalation
- Understand effective ways to de-escalate aggressive and violent episodes
- Understand why rapid tranquilisation is used
- Recognise commonly used Rapid Tranquilisation medications
- Understand what is meant by Reasonable Force
- Recognise correct technique to use in restraints
- Be-aware of no-go areas of the body
- Recognises the dangers and signs of positional asphyxia
- Know how to respond to someone with a ligature
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Violence and Aggression
- Defining Violence and Aggression
- Why Is Restraint used?
- When Is Restraint needed?
- Consequences of Violence and Aggression
- Poor Management
- Challenging Behaviour
De-escalation
- Causes of Escalation
- Signs of Escalation
- De-Escalating
- Awareness and Assessment
- Taking Action
Legislation
- Common Law
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Mental Health Act (1983)
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Mental Capacity Act (2005)
- RIDDOR (2013)
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999)
Medication
- Rapid Tranquilisation
- P.R.N. Medication
- Commonly Used P.R.N. Medication
- Using P.R.N. Medication
The Assault Cycle
- What Is the Assault Cycle?
- The Triggering Events
- Escalation
- Crisis
- Recovery
- Post-Crisis Depression
Restraint
- Reasonable Force
- Provisions
- Techniques
- No-Go Areas
- Positional Asphyxia
- Ligature Cutters
- Responding to Someone with a Ligature
- Case Studies
Risk Factors of Violence and Aggression
- Patient Risk Factors
- Environmental Risk Factors
- Victim Trends
Practical Techniques
- Safe Floor Techniques – Face Up and Face Down
- Standing to Sitting
- Assisted Walking
- Teams of Two or Three
- Breakaways
Prevention
- Environment
- Risk Management
