Many organisations supporting people in health and social care settings have clear policies and procedures, as well as training around the use of restrictive practices. The RRN training standards and guidelines have helped to balance the focus on ‘managing behaviours of concern’ being purely about how staff react at the time the behaviour occurs, to…
The Importance of Staff Debriefs in Support Services In the dynamic and challenging field of supporting adults and children who are vulnerable to presenting with behaviours of concern, the importance of staff debriefs is key for maintaining a high standard of care and support. Debriefs are structured meetings where staff reflect on their experiences and…
Why Have Positive Behaviour Support Plans? Positive behaviour support plans (PBS Plans) ensure appropriate support for a person, making sure that their needs are well met. However, there are benefits and risks of positive behaviour support plans. Plans should include new opportunities and skills development; the overall aim is to improve the quality of life…
Using data to understand behaviour is crucial in PBS. As part of our work with a variety of organisations, we see lots of good practice with managers or other staff reviewing incidents and ABC information, usually close to the time in which it has been written. This is really useful for understanding aspects…
Trauma occurs when there is an event or experience that causes an actual or perceived threat to a person’s physical or mental well-being. Trauma can result in the person not being able to cope even when the situation is no longer present. This can be through psychological events such as ‘flashbacks’, intrusive thoughts, and nightmares…