Throw Down
We have different types of security in the ED. The university has its own police department with an officer posted in the ED at all times. We also have the security guards (think fat, slow and not so bright). I have had a patient kicking my ass and they don't help. One did however berate me for texting while in triage. The intermediate are the "security specialists." They are retired police officers that bridge the gap between the real cops and the tubby doughnut eaters.
The specialists were recently charged with putting together a class to help keep the ED staff safe. We refer this to the "Throw Down Class." Its a defensive tactics class for the staff. So before work the other night I spent 4 hours learning how to prevent patient from choking me, pulling my hair and otherwise kicking my ass. There's nothing like learning how to throw a 200+ pound ex police officer across the room! Not sure if any other hospitals do similar training, but for a "required education" it was fun as hell!
The specialists were recently charged with putting together a class to help keep the ED staff safe. We refer this to the "Throw Down Class." Its a defensive tactics class for the staff. So before work the other night I spent 4 hours learning how to prevent patient from choking me, pulling my hair and otherwise kicking my ass. There's nothing like learning how to throw a 200+ pound ex police officer across the room! Not sure if any other hospitals do similar training, but for a "required education" it was fun as hell!
posted by jeepgirl at 14:47
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I noticed at work we have something similar. I think it was called something about dealing with violence. It's not required for PACU though. I have noticed that many of our security guards couldn't out run much of anyone.
Nurses all have to take an 8 hour MOAB (management of aggressive behavior) program. It's required for all nurses, but not the docs. Hmmmm... are we then supposed to step up and protect the docs when someone goes off? I don't think so...
that's great that you guys even have any type of training.......
when i was in the ER we had nothing. no training....nothing.....
our "security guards" consisted of a 70 year old woman who weighed about 100lbs....a pregnant girl in her 20's.....an older guy, probably in his 70's who walked with a limp.....and a young guy in his 30's who was beat up by one of the psych patients.
sounds like the punchline to a joke.....but i kid you not, those were our "security guards."
often i wondered what would happen to me if a patient went crazy on me............
Wow, I feel lucky about our security guards. They're all guys in their 20-30s who don't take shit from anyone. They're all in good shape, and everyone feels totally safe when they're there. I'm sorry some hospitals don't hire the appropriate people!
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