TechValidate Research on Crisis Prevention Institute


Case Study: Riverside County Department of Mental Health

Introduction

This case study of Riverside County Department of Mental Health is based on a August 2015 survey of Crisis Prevention Institute customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved overall safety, and has become engrained in our training.”

“I have called CPI’s service and support line a few times and received fast and good help. I enjoy having different trainers when I re-certify, as I learn new techniques and training tools from each of them.”

“I think staff feel more competent to deal with crisis and it reduces their fear of managing assaultive behavior.”

Challenges

Sought Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training to:

  • Meet regulatory compliance
  • Improve staff skills in managing behaviors

Environment

Has gone through the following CPI advanced training program:

  • Enhancing Verbal Skills

Categorizes their mental health environment as community health.

Results

  • Reduced challenging/disruptive behaviors by 30—39% since implementing CPI de-escalation techniques.
  • Decreased the use of physical restraints and seclusions by 100% since implementing CPI training.




About This Data

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