Reacting more quickly: Stimulus Identification in Breakaway Training
Stimulus Identification is a huge part of being able to respond to it One of the most important factors which influences Reaction Time (RT) and decision-making is the number of possible stimuli the performer must choose from at any given time – each of which may need a distinct response action to be programmed. […]
Risks of Lone Working
The Reality of Lone Working A Royal College of Nursing study dealing with the issues of lone working and personal safety surveyed about 1,500 nurses who work in the community. The findings reveal serious gaps in how organisations protect their lone workers. 📊 RCN Survey findings: Almost two-thirds of community staff said their employers did […]
Understanding Reaction Time in Restraint Training and Personal Safety
In sports science, there is a vast and growing body of knowledge on the subject of Reaction Time, as it is one of the key components of the performance of skill. Reaction Time is defined as the interval of time that elapses from the sudden presentation of a stimulus to the beginning of a person’s […]
Care worker ʻnight of terrorʼ with patient ‘like a horror film’
A care worker barricaded herself into a box room for nine hours, making frantic phone calls to her bosses while a disturbed patient tried to kick the door down. Her bosses told her to stay put until the morning shift arrived. When the door finally opened, she was attacked for a second time. “Mrs Morgan’s […]
Elderly Care and how to manage aggression and violent behaviour with restraint training
Managing Aggression in Elderly Care We have come across a solicitor’s case which neatly summarises the points we make to care home managers across the country. We gratefully reproduce it here for posterity — it is a sobering lesson in risk assessment, duty of care, and the consequences of waiting for something serious to happen […]
Restraint Training: Over 50% of NHS Assaults are Impacts
Assault prevention is a key issue in healthcare and social care environments. In multiple research studies, it has been found that over 50% of assaults on healthcare workers are kinetic: punches, slaps and kicks. Knowing this is important — it allows you to spend the right amount of training time on the types of incident […]
What is great conflict management training?
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Community Safety and the Threat of Knife Crime: Part 2
Community Safety and the Threat of Knife Crime: Part 2 Addressing the Risk of Knife Assault If your team is actually facing the risk of a knife assault, how do you assess it and begin to control the risks? First of all, let’s be clear about one thing. ⚠️ The golden rule: Non-police staff should […]
Review of breakaway and self-defence training with the Scottish Prison Service College
Review of Breakaway and Self-Defence Training Case The Scottish Prison Service College was conducting a comprehensive review of its breakaway and self-defence training syllabus. The review had been prompted by a number of recent officer safety incidents in which it was found that the system being taught to prison staff and visitors was not 100% […]
Case Study: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
The Training Challenge A brain-injury rehabilitation hospital, with a specific focus on short- to medium-term care and support for people with brain injuries, operated a unit specifically for cases with challenging behaviour. The hospital service manager — responsible for care quality and health and safety — engaged Dynamis to provide a comprehensive training programme that […]