Pr-042271 MH Caring for Behavioral Health Patients on Medical-Surgical Units

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Type

Presentation

Credit

No

Description

This course prepares healthcare professionals to maintain safety when caring for patients exhibiting ... show more

Objectives

  • 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

Faculty

Josie Gorman

Organization

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center