Instructions

Ask staff to share with the group when they have been in a potentially violent situation. Using the guiding questions, encourage staff to analyze their shared examples.

Note: Understand that this can be a sensitive and intimidating topic, so it is important not to pressure anyone who is hesitant to share their views and experiences.

After this huddle Staff should be able to:

• Identify potentially violent situations.
• Apply de-escalation techniques.
• Report violence or near misses.

Notes to the huddle leader

Use this opportunity to review your organization’s policy on violence prevention including: behaviour care planning, code white procedures, violence risk alert system, and post-incident procedures.

Guiding questions

• How do you identify the risk of violence?
• What are some signs that a person in care is escalating or demonstrating responsive behaviours?
• What techniques were successful in de-escalating or responding to the responsive behaviour?
• What should be done after a violent incident or near miss?