Safety and Crisis Management Flashcards

California STRTP regulations require that staff trained in crisis intervention use which of the following approved de-escalation approaches?

Answer: Trauma-informed, non-coercive verbal de-escalation techniques

STRTP crisis intervention must be grounded in trauma-informed principles emphasizing verbal de-escalation and minimizing the use of force.

Which of the following is a 'safe messaging' guideline that STRTP staff should follow when a resident expresses suicidal ideation?

Answer: Avoid minimizing or dismissing the resident's distress and connect them to clinical support immediately

Safe messaging guidelines require staff to take suicidal statements seriously, respond with empathy, and immediately connect the resident to clinical support.

Under California regulations, seclusion (confining a resident alone in a room they cannot freely leave) in STRTPs is:

Answer: Prohibited

California law prohibits the use of seclusion in STRTPs; involuntary isolation in a locked or restricted room is not a permitted intervention.

An STRTP's emergency and disaster plan must be practiced through a drill at minimum how often?

Answer: Twice per year

California licensing regulations require emergency drills, including fire drills, to be conducted at least twice a year in community care facilities.

Which of the following is the correct sequence for managing a behavioral crisis in an STRTP?

Answer: Recognize warning signs → verbal de-escalation → least restrictive intervention → restraint if necessary → debrief

Effective crisis management follows a progressive sequence from early recognition and verbal intervention to the most restrictive options only when necessary.

After a significant crisis or use of restraint, an STRTP should conduct a root cause analysis primarily to:

Answer: Identify factors that contributed to the crisis and implement preventive strategies

Root cause analyses help facilities identify systemic factors and implement targeted improvements to prevent future crises.