Developing and Using Individual Crisis Management Plans (ICMPs) Flashcards

A young person's ICMP notes that they respond well to being offered a weighted blanket when escalating. This is best described as:

Answer: An individualized sensory de-escalation tool

A weighted blanket is an individualized sensory de-escalation tool that has been identified as effective for this specific young person.

When a crisis occurs and a staff member is unfamiliar with the young person, the ICMP serves to:

Answer: Provide critical individualized guidance to ensure consistent, effective responses

The ICMP provides substitute or new staff with the individualized knowledge they need to respond effectively and consistently.

Which statement about ICMPs is TRUE according to TCI?

Answer: ICMPs should be easily accessible to all staff who regularly interact with the young person

ICMPs are practical tools that must be accessible to all direct care staff who interact with the young person to be effective.

A key difference between a behavior support plan (BSP) and an ICMP in TCI is that an ICMP specifically focuses on:

Answer: Immediate crisis prevention, management, and post-crisis recovery strategies

While a BSP addresses long-term behavior change, an ICMP is specifically designed to guide staff response during crisis situations.

TCI recommends that ICMPs include the young person's strengths because:

Answer: Strengths inform which de-escalation and recovery strategies are most likely to be effective

Knowing a young person's strengths allows staff to leverage them during de-escalation and recovery, increasing the effectiveness of crisis support.

After implementing an ICMP strategy that did not reduce escalation, the MOST appropriate TCI-aligned response is:

Answer: Document the outcome and bring it to a team review to revise the strategy

When a strategy does not work, TCI calls for documentation and team review to refine the plan, not for abandonment or immediate escalation to physical intervention.