Brookhaven Seminar Series: Behavioral Management in Acute Care Settings

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“Behavioral Management in Acute Care Settings”

Presenter: Ros Burrows, PhD

Date: January 9, 2008

Synopsis:

In his presentation, Dr. Burrows offered guidelines for direct care personnel dealing with agitated or aggressive patients. Benefits of behavioral management and behavioral modification were discussed and the benefits of one over the other in acute care settings. Participants examined the effects of thier own attitudes on patient behaviors and ways they can make themselves more effective in working with patients. Finally, Dr. Burrow's expounded upon two case studies and ways to put a good behavioral philosophy into practice as part of effective patient care.

GOALS:

Define behavioral management versus behavior modification for acute
care settings.

Identify our personal traits and styles that influence patient behavior.

Understand the Pros and Cons of chemical and mechanical restraints for
agitation, as well as viable alternatives.

Learn verbal methods for de-escalating agitation.

Learn and apply the Four Cornerstones of good behavioral management.

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Speaker Profile

Ros Burrow, PhD

Ros Burrows, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist who has specialized in traumatic brain injury for the last 17 years. He has served as Program and Executive Director for three brain injury programs and served five years on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Brain Injury Association, including terms as President and Vice President. Dr. Burrows is a frequent speaker on all aspects of traumatic brain injury. He currently has a private practice in Broken Arrow and serves as staff neuropsychologist for Meadowbrook Specialty Hospital, with an emphasis on geriatrics and competency issues.

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