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Crisis Prevention Institute Case Study

Prestera Center for Mental Health Services – West Virginia

Introduction

This case study of Prestera Center for Mental Health Services is based on a May 2016 survey of Crisis Prevention Institute customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“CPI has given my staff and coworkers the confidence they need to do their jobs in the behavioral health field and to keep a professional look about them.”

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

“The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® program course work is simple and easy to teach. CPI’s customer service is excellent.”

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 organization as a comprehensive center that serves multiple programs.

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.
  • Reduced worker compensation claims by up to 20% as a result of implementing CPI techniques.
  • Agrees that the enhanced content has helped them, their staff, and their organization.
  • Achieved return on investment with CPI by:
    • Reducing injuries
    • Reducing worker compensation claims
    • Reducing liability
    • Improving staff skills and confidence




About This Data

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