%0 Journal Article
%T A Systematic Process for Selection of a Crisis Prevention/De
%A Heidi McNeely
%A Syreeta Spears
%J Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
%@ 1532-5725
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1078390318794281
%X INTRODUCTION: The current de-escalation program utilized in this organization was not adequately meeting the needs of all the pediatric populations served. AIMS: Identify a de-escalation program, which is evidenced-based and able to be effective across all sizes and ages of patients served at this organization. METHOD: The work described in this article displays the thorough systematic process used to select a new behavioral health crisis prevention/de-escalation training program within a large childrenĄ¯s hospital. RESULTS: Fourteen de-escalation programs were initially identified, nine of them were further analyzed based on curriculum, cost, training requirements, emphasis on verbal de-escalation, ability to address needs of those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and overall fit for this organization. One final program was selected for implementation after a robust selection process. CONCLUSIONS: The team used a comprehensive approach during program selection to attempt to decrease or limit potential resistance to change from affected employees
%K crisis prevention
%K de-escalation training
%K safety
%K hospital staff training
%K injury prevention
%K aggression management
%K change implementation
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1078390318794281