| A | B |
|---|
| assault | violent phsical or verbal attack |
| escalation phase | assaultive behavior in which the patient's acting out becomes more intense |
| crisis phase | assaultive behavior in which the patient acts out toward others or self and does not respond to verbal directions |
| take down | retrain by physical means and place in five-point restraints |
| de-escalate | to decrease in extent, volume, or scope |
| recovery phase | phase of assaultive behavior during which the patient regains control |
| post-crisis depression | period that may occur following recovery from assaultive behavior |
| directives | directions or instructions |
| S & R | seclusion and restraints |
| range of motion (ROM) | full movement of the limbs |
| incident report | written report filed by a staff member when a patient is injured |
| employee accident report | written report filed by a staff member when injured on the job |
| locked unit | a unit in which all doors to the outside are locked |
| T-Con | temporary conservatorship |
