Safety and Crisis Management Flashcards

In an STRTP, a 'Crisis Support Plan' (CSP) is primarily designed to:

Answer: Identify individualized early warning signs and de-escalation strategies for a specific resident

A Crisis Support Plan is an individualized tool that identifies a resident's unique triggers, warning signs, and preferred de-escalation strategies to prevent crisis escalation.

Which intervention must be considered before using a physical restraint on an STRTP resident?

Answer: All less restrictive de-escalation techniques

Physical restraints are a last resort; staff must attempt all less restrictive verbal and environmental de-escalation strategies before physical intervention.

How soon after a physical restraint must an STRTP document and debrief the incident?

Answer: Within 24 hours

California STRTP regulations require timely documentation and a debriefing session with the resident and staff within 24 hours of any physical restraint.

Which of the following restraint techniques is prohibited in California STRTPs?

Answer: Any restraint that restricts breathing or places pressure on the neck

California law strictly prohibits any restraint technique that restricts breathing, including prone or supine holds with pressure on the neck or chest.

When an STRTP resident goes AWOL (absent without leave), the facility's first required action is to:

Answer: Notify law enforcement and the placing agency immediately

An AWOL incident requires immediate notification to law enforcement and the placing agency to ensure the resident's safety.

A safety inspection of an STRTP should include checking which of the following to prevent self-harm incidents?

Answer: Ligature risks in bathrooms, bedrooms, and common areas

Ligature risk assessments are a critical part of STRTP safety inspections because residents may be at risk for self-harm by hanging.