Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression – PMVA Updates
The course is designed to explore Nurses’ and other healthcare professional’s knowledge and skills in dealing with violence and aggression in a mental health setting environment.
Management of Violence and aggression in a structured manner encompasses the ability of staff to work in a safe environment. Healthcare professionals working in an acute mental health environment are at risk of experiencing violent and aggressive behavior from patients. It is therefore a priority for all healthcare professionals to know the strategies, legal issues, accountabilities in dealing with mental health patients.
- Aims and Objectives
- Law, Policies and Professional Accountabilities
- Mental Health Statistics (2009-2010)
- Role, Duties and Responsibilities
- Equality and Diversity
- The Mental Capacity Act and DOLS
- Person Centered Care
- The Duty to Act in the ‘Best Interest’ Management of Violence and aggression
- Mental Capacity Advocates
- Control and Restraint
- Indications of Physical Restraint
- Types of Physical Restraints
- Restraint Assessment and Monitoring
- Rapid Tranquilisation, Physical Intervention and Seclusion Management of Violence and aggression
- Management of Disturbed /Violent Behavior
- Alternative Interventions
- Preventive Measures of Violence and Aggressive Behavior
- Documentation and record keeping
Target Candidates: RMN’s and other Healthcare Professionals
Time: 1200-1700 (5 Hours)
Course Fee: £75
Includes Tea and Coffee
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