The Behavioral Response Team: building a safer hospital
Bravo, J.
Journal of Healthcare Protection Management Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security 33(1): 113-117
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 0891-7930 PMID: 30351556 Document Number: 693310
The increased number of be- havioral health patients in our hospitals whose needs are fre- quently met by caregivers without sufficient behavioral healthcare experience or training, has made it difficult to manage the disruptive be- haviors of seriously ill behav- ioral health patients. How do we meet the need, stay within a reasonable budget, and in- crease safety and confidence in our caregivers? The answer according to the author, is the Behavioral Response team (BRT). In this article, he de- scribes how to develop the team, the roles of its members, and how it responds to a crisis situation.