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Here is some sample content from Management of Assaultive Behavior:

	POLICY: Staff will determine the appropriate steps in managing an assaultive patient. In the event that a patient escalates and becomes assaultive/combative, all measures shall be taken to utilize the least restrictive intervention to satisfactorily handle the situation in order to safeguard all parties involved. PROCEDURE: Following assessment of the situation, call for back-up, if necessary. If there is insufficient staff to handle the situation, call 911 for the local police department. Be prepared to give the address, description of the incident and whether weapons are involved. Do...
Second excerpt:
	...Notify patient's physician. Notify the on-call psychiatric team or police. Document events clearly in the medical records' progress notes and include the following: Time Persons involved do not include names of other patients Place of incident Circumstances leading up to the incident Actual assault, if occurred Injuries sustained Complete a Notification/Incident Report form. The RN will assess any injuries sustained during the incident. Notify Program Director of the incident. ...