How to be unbiased when approaching a patient
How to be unbiased when approaching a patient When considering how to really make changes in a hospital or healthcare service through a prevention and management of violence and aggression (PMVA) training programme, there should be a focus on the concept of “Showtime” which is a way for how to be unbiased when approaching a […]
An essential component of an NHS De Escalation course
NHS De Escalation courses: Compassion must be a core message for A great NHS De Escalation training course should have a balance of content which focusses on non-escalation topics, de-escalation topics, along with physical alternatives (breakaway and restrictive interventions skills) appropriate to the staff needs. The importance of empathy, dignity and respect has to be a fundamental topic and […]
Training for Restraint:: Things to avoid doing #5
The technique being demonstrated in the picture accompanying this post is promoted as a way for controlling violent patients in a hospital setting. Unfortunately, it is potentially a deadly restraint and its use might go far beyond control and extend to culpable homicide or corporate manslaughter! Restraint training has moved on a lot in many […]
We do Fire Drills, not Fire Talks, for performance outside the classroom
Emotionally safe performance driven instruction is a key component of Vistelar’s training methodology. What does that mean? First, we want our training to be emotionally safe, where students can feel safe in making mistakes and learning. Then, it has to be performance driven so that students know how to perform something, rather than just understanding […]
Peace Story: Upholding the Social Contract
Listen to this incredible story from Joel Lashley about the importance of the social contract in creating standards for behaviour. If Social Contracts can be set early we will have much better end results. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VDI INSTRUCTOR? You will have your chance at the first-ever VDI Instructor Certification in the UK to […]
Healthcare Myth 2: If I Say Something It Will Make Things Worse
Silence always carries an uspoken message. When faced with disrespectful or threatening language, the silence of onlookers is loaded with meaning. Usually, their silence means they are afraid or unsure of what to do. Yet silence is usually how we answer anti-social and even threatening behavior in the public setting. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VDI […]
Healthcare Myth 1: Killing them with Kindness
Here is Vistelar Consultant Joel Lashley talking about some myths in healthcare, and in particular the belief that we need to present kindness at all times or minimise our recognition of intimidating or disrespectful behaviour in our healthcare facilities. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VDI INSTRUCTOR? You will have your chance at the first-ever VDI Instructor Certification […]
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 (see Breakaway – a fresh approach?), it has been found that over 50% of assaults on healthcare workers are kinetic: punches, slaps and kicks. Knowing this is important as it allows you to spend the right amount of training […]
Case Study: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
Brain Injury Staff Training in Dealing with Distressed or Challenging Behaviours Brain Injury Training Project Case: a brain-injury rehabilitation hospital, with a specific focus on short- to medium-term care and support for people with brain injuries. The hospital has a unit specifically for cases with challenging behaviour. Who engaged Dynamis: the hospital service manager, […]
Throwback Thursday: Emergency Response Belt demonstrations in Dubai
Back in 2013, my team and I had the opportunity to demonstrate the use of the Emergency Response Belt to our healthcare authority clients in Dubai. With a very busy Emergency Department, taking hundreds of cases every day, the staff were sometimes having to deal with very upset, frustrated and distressed psychiatric patients presenting at […]