Using a Behavioral Response Team on Non-Psychiatric Nursing Units.

Medsurg Nurs

University of North Carolina-REX Hospital, Raleigh, NC; and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN.

Published: January 2021

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  • Negative behaviors, including verbal and physical assaults, are often directed at nursing staff.
  • Nursing staff on non-psychiatric units may lack the training or resources to effectively manage these aggressive situations.
  • Behavioral Emergency Response Teams (BERTs) have proven to be helpful in providing the necessary support to nursing staff dealing with challenging patient behaviors.

Article Abstract

Negative behaviors often are directed toward nursing staff in verbal or physical assaults. Nursing staff on non-psychiatric units may not be prepared to manage such situations and need additional support. Behavioral Emergency Response Teams (BERTs) have been effective in supporting nursing staff faced with patients exhibiting these behaviors.

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