Od-042270 MH Caring for Behavioral Health Patients on Medical-Surgical Uni
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Type
On Demand
Credit
No
Description
This course prepares healthcare professionals to maintain safety when caring for patients exhibiting ... show more
This course prepares healthcare professionals to maintain safety when caring for patients exhibiting disruptive or violent behaviors. Participants will review search and safety policies, identify high-risk factors, apply risk management strategies, understand psychopharmacologic interventions, and appropriately classify restraint use.
show lessObjectives
- Apply guidelines to assist with risk assessment andmanagement of patients who are engaging in disruptivebehavior to maintain a safe environment
- Classify restraint use for the violent patient
- Define the role of psychopharmacology in psychotherapeuticmanagement for the violent patient
- Evaluate policy and procedures for inspection of patient'sroom, belongings and personal searches
- Identify high risk factors in non-behavioral health designatedareas
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Josie Gorman
Organization
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center