behavioural_escalation_continuum_model
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BEHAVIOURAL ESCALATION CONTINUUM MODEL:
RESPONDING TO PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA
Behaviour Level Staff Approach
When you see Anxiety Be…Attentive
Acknowledge the change
Defined as a change or increase in Validate the feelings/emotion
behavior: Display understanding and support
Restless, pacing, rocking, Respond in a calm and gentle voice
withdrawal, fidgeting Offer reassurance and assistance
Staff seeking, repetitive requests Check for underlying needs
Be… Responsive
Acknowledge the change
When you see Agitation Validate the feelings/emotions
Be flexible
Resident becomes increasingly Offer choices and redirect
irrational and includes behaviour: Respond in a calm tone
Swearing, criticism, vocalized Ignore the challenge but don’t ignore the
anger behaviour
Physically restless and Check for triggers:
repetitive mannerisms ↑ Check for unmet needs
Resists or refuses care Check your approach
Check the environment
Be…Directive
Immediately:
When you see Verbal or Stop task
Physical Aggression Increase resident’s personal space
Be aware of your surrounding environment
Resident experiences a total loss of De‐escalate the situation by:
control ‐ an emotional and physical Responding calmly; use non‐threatening body
response: posture
Verbally threatening and Don’t react: argue, give a defensive response,
abusive language rationalize
Physical aggression such as Validate: acknowledge their feelings
hitting, biting. grabbing Give directions/instructions
Keep it short and simple
Recognize the difference between venting and
abusive language
After the resident has de‐escalated:
Seek clarification for the behaviour
Allow time and try another approach
Redirect
Check for triggers:
Check for unmet needs
Check your approach
Check the environment
GEROPSYCHIATRIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (GPEP) 2010
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