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A new behavioral emergency response team (BERT) was implemented to support healthcare staff in managing patient behavioral emergencies. This multidisciplinary approach, involving mental health experts and security, addresses rising workplace violence concerns.

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Area of Science:

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Clinical Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Increasing rates of patient-directed violence toward healthcare staff necessitate improved safety protocols.
Existing resources may not adequately address complex behavioral emergencies in healthcare settings.
The Joint Commission (2010) highlighted the growing concern of workplace violence in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the implementation of a novel Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT).
To detail the multidisciplinary composition of the BERT, including mental health experts and security.
To report on the development, response data, and outcomes of this initiative.

Main Methods:

Development of a multidisciplinary Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT).
Integration of mental health professionals and security officers as primary responders.
Data collection on BERT responses and patient outcomes.

Main Results:

Successful implementation of a unique BERT model in a large healthcare organization.
Demonstrated effectiveness of a multidisciplinary team in managing behavioral emergencies.
Positive outcomes associated with the BERT initiative, though specific data points are highlighted.

Conclusions:

The BERT model provides a valuable resource for managing behavioral emergencies.
Multidisciplinary teams are effective in addressing patient violence in healthcare.
This initiative offers a replicable strategy for enhancing healthcare safety and staff support.