Climate control: creating a multifaceted approach to decreasing aggressive and assaultive behaviors in an inpatient setting.
Creating an environment that is safe for everyone is a goal for all inpatient mental health units. How to address the aggressive and assaultive behaviors is the challenge. This article discusses how using a multidisciplinary team with a variety of approaches can help create a culture that supports safety.
GEO Care Inc., South Florida State Hospital, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025, USA. dlinette@geocareinc.com
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