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Question 1

step 1

Answer 1

Immediately assessing the situation, consulting with patients primary RN determine the approach to be used in dealing with the threatening individual.

Question 2

step 2

Answer 2

choosing the 5-7 team members that will be participating and releasing the other responders back to there respective work areas.

Question 3

step 3

Answer 3

Obtaining a brief report from the patients primary RN.

Question 4

step 4

Answer 4

Directing the team in the de-escalation of the patient.

Question 5

step 5

Answer 5

Making the decision regarding restraint application.

Question 6

step 6

Answer 6

Determining if other resources are needed to handle the situation and assigning a team member to make contact with the appropriate agency.

Question 7

step 7

Answer 7

Notify Primary RN of decision.

Question 8

step 8

Answer 8

Either obtaining the physician order for restraints or assigning that task to a team member.

Question 9

step 9

Answer 9

Conducting a post incident evaluation with the team and including relevant debrief information in the event entry RL Datix or Security incident report.

Question 10

step 10

Answer 10

Completing an RL Datix event report or Security incident report.