Okay, I work in a care home for Adults with mental health issues. On friday we had a new resident come to us whose going to be with us for aprox 2 weeks, COULD be perment. Anyway yesterday I had to call my deputy manager in as he had become very violent towards not only other residents but my staff aswel. (Im a senior). I tried to use what I had been taught in my challenging behaviour courses but unfortunatly we are only taught to "TALK" them out of their violent outbursts. We are told we are NOT allowed to defend ourselves in any way, shape or form. Meaning we are not allowed to use self defence, or ANY forms of restraint. We wouldnt be able too anyway as none of us have had this training.
My question is.....After yesterday two of my staff are petrified of him and are talking about leaving if he stays permently, I have to agree with them. My partner works with learning disabilities and they ARE trainned in restraint and self defence.
2007-11-18 22:31:11 · 3 answers · asked by Mystic Magic 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What makes it harder for us is our residents also have Dementia so most forms of communication they do not understand.
Is there anything we can do before he seriously HURTS someone?????
Im going to mention this to my union tomorrow when they phone me.
2007-11-18 22:32:55 · update #1
I used to work in a place that dealt with the emotionally and physically handicapped. We were all given CIT training. Citizen Intervention Training. It was a passive way for us to be able to defend ourselves against our clients. Mainly knowing how to safely block the blows and how to get them to the ground without hurting them. See if your union reps can find a training class for you, and insist to them how many lawsuits would be avoided by the staff not being hurt. You don't have to hurt them in order for you to be safe, maybe that's what your facility is afraid of. Hope this helps.
2007-11-19 13:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by dark bubble 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Violence is a valid reason for removal of a person in a care home. Likewise, self-defense can be used by a worker when threatened. Thus, document the incidents of violence and submit this to the superior of the care home so that appropriate actions will be made.
2007-11-19 07:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How does he get violent and in response to what?
2007-11-19 16:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by Eve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋