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Crisis Prevention Institute Case Study

Potomac Highlands Guild – District of Columbia

Introduction

This case study of Potomac Highlands Guild is based on a May 2016 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 ingrained in our training.”

“This training helps de-escalate acting-out clients in a safe and professional manner.”

Challenges

  • Sought Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training to:
    • Improve staff confidence in working with challenging clients
    • Improve staff skills in managing behaviors

Environment

  • Categorizes their mental health organization 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.
  • Reduced worker compensation claims by over 50% as a result of implementing CPI techniques.
  • 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
    • Improving consumer safety




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