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Crisis Prevention Institute Case Study

Missouri Department of Mental Health

Introduction

This case study of Missouri Department of Mental Health is based on a June 2016 survey of Crisis Prevention Institute customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training provides our staff with the confidence and a plan to de-escalate crisis situations in a safer manner.”

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

Challenges

  • Sought Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training to:
    • Meet regulatory compliance
    • Reduce workplace violence rate
    • Reduce worker compensation claims
    • Improve organizational culture
    • Improve staff confidence in working with challenging clients
    • Improve staff skills in managing behaviors

Environment

  • Categorizes their mental health environment as an outpatient center.

Results

  • Reduced challenging/disruptive behaviors by over 50% since implementing CPI de-escalation techniques.
  • Decreased the use of physical restraint and seclusion by 75—99% since implementing CPI training.
  • Achieved return on investment with CPI by:
    • Meeting regulatory compliance
    • Reducing injuries
    • Reducing worker compensation claims
    • Reducing staff turnover
    • Reducing liability
    • Improving staff skills and confidence




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