Safety Precautions
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12 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Role of the COTA | Supplies, Inventory and order |
| Controlling the Environment | Never leave your keys laying around where the client can get them Never leave restricted items unattended Watch your supplies Mirrors can shatter and cut the client -Watch the conditions of the floor (slippery) Electrical hazards Observe food regulations (diabetic, allergic) Structure tx for cognitive levels |
| Elopement | Secure windows and doors Be cautious when escorting the client Notify the staff before taking the pt. off the ward Never take the client on trips away from the facility alone |
| Suicide | Be alert for suicidal behaviors -Supplies missing that could be harmful Remove potentially harmful objects Exclude patient from outings |
| Assault | The patient will not receive OT until medicated The exceptions to this rule include -no warning of the assault -unprovoked -if the patient has no memory of the assault |
| Steps to follow in case of Assault | Call for more staff immediately Remove other patients from the area -high level functioning patients can escort others Attempt to calm patient -calm soothing voice -get patient to explain what is troublesome -Do NOT try to overpower patient Follow up on the assault by documenting the incident and getting others in the group to express their feelings |
| Awareness | Be aware of: Anxiety Defensive Behaviors Acting Out |
| Two forms of Aggressive Behavior | Verbal and Physical |
| Anxious Level | Notice a change in the persons behavior (pacing, wringing of the hands, more pronounced movements) Respond by actively listening to the problem |
| Set Limits | Be clear, concise, and reasonable. ALWAYS follow through on what you say |
| Therapeutic Use of Self | Communicate with the person Participate in deep breathing to reduce tension Inform the client as to what you will be doing Be careful of your nonverbal language Keep a personal space of 1 1/2 to 3 ft |
| Non-Verbals | Body Positioning and Posture Speech tone |
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