Essentials of Aggression Management in Health Care

Name: Essentials of Aggression Management in Health Care
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ISBN: 9780130131300

ISBN-10: 013013130X

ISBN-13: 9780130131300

Edition: 2001

Authors: Steven S. Wilder, Chris Sorensen

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Companion reference guide appropriate for a wide range of health care workers including students taking courses in EMT, Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Care and Hospital Security training. In response to the growing statistics of violence against healthcare providers, two seasoned professionals in healthcare aggression management analyze specific cases of violence and examine alternative approaches to facilitate safer outcomes. Applicable to pre-hospital, acute care and long-term care, the book provides students with de-escalation techniques and guidelines for recognizing and diffusing aggressive behavior before it becomes violent.

Book details

List price: $77.33
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 12/15/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English




Preface



Introduction: The Jeff Cook Story



The Impact of Violence on Prehospital Providers



Violence in Hospitals



The &#8220


Prevent&#8221


Plan for Violence



Recognizing Potential Violence&#8212


The Aggression Continuum



Team Interventions



Defusing Aggressive Behavior



Escapes from Grabs and Holds



Basic Blocking and Takedown Techniques



Types and Uses of Restraints



Postincident Responses


Epilogue


Index