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CPI Post-Incident Debriefing & Documentation Flashcards

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  1. A 'debriefing loop' in crisis prevention refers to:

    Answer: Using post-incident analysis to update prevention plans and prevent recurrence

    A debriefing loop uses insights from each incident to revise individualized crisis prevention plans, creating continuous improvement.

  2. When documenting a crisis intervention, the language 'the individual became aggressive' should be replaced with:

    Answer: Specific observable behaviors such as 'the individual raised a fist and shouted at staff'

    Specific, observable behavioral descriptions replace vague labels and provide an accurate, unambiguous record of what actually occurred.

  3. Which of the following is a key outcome goal of a well-conducted post-incident debriefing?

    Answer: Identifying proactive strategies to prevent or minimize future crises

    Effective debriefing identifies preventive strategies — environmental changes, trigger management, earlier intervention points — to reduce future incidents.

  4. In the CPI framework, who should ideally participate in a post-incident debriefing?

    Answer: All staff involved in the incident as well as, when appropriate, the individual served

    Including all involved staff and, when appropriate, the individual served provides multiple perspectives and supports holistic healing and learning.

  5. Mandatory incident reporting timelines in US care settings are PRIMARILY determined by:

    Answer: State and federal regulations specific to the facility type and population served

    Mandatory reporting timelines and requirements are set by state licensing agencies and federal regulations (e.g., CMS, IDEA, state behavioral health departments) based on facility type.

  6. What is the main risk of NOT conducting a post-incident debriefing after a physical crisis intervention?

    Answer: Missed opportunities to learn from the event may result in repeated or escalating incidents

    Without debriefing, underlying triggers and systemic gaps go unaddressed, increasing the likelihood that similar or worse incidents will recur.