Read the Latest in the PBIS Post: A Positive Behavioral Support Blog
Read the latest entry in the PBIS Post: A Positive Behavioral Support Blog, "The Latest PBIS Legislative Activity."
Increased Likelihood of Cognitive Impairment in Sepsis Survivors
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that older adults who survive severe sepsis are more than three times more likely to suffer from long-term cognitive impairment and physical limitations, according to a press release from the University of Michigan Health System. Read: "Increased Likelihood of Cognitive Impairment in Sepsis Survivors."
Hospital Considers Adding Police Officer to ER Staff
Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, PA is debating the addition of a uniformed police officer to the emergency room staff during busy weekends. The idea was suggested at a meeting of the Centre Region Council of Governments Public Safety Committee after members were informed that intoxicated patients were causing safety concerns and reducing the amount of resources available to other ER patients at the hospital. Read: "Hospital Considers Adding Police Officer to ER Staff."
New Dementia Care Specialists Article Library on CrisisPrevention.com
There is a new collection of over 60 Dementia Care Specialists articles now available in the DCS Article Library on the CPI website.
The library includes articles on topics ranging from treatment strategies, regulation updates, and assessment tips to behavior management, business development, and more. Articles will be added on an ongoing basis.
Read the Latest in the CPI Executive Blog
Read CEO Tony Jace’s latest entry in the CPI Executive Blog, "November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month."
Read the Latest CPI Case Studies
CPI has helped organizations across the globe implement best practices and create safer, more respectful environments for everyone. Read more about how several organizations are seeing positive results in expected—and unexpected—ways, in our Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® and Dementia Care Specialists training case studies.
NASW Asks Social Workers to Take Stance Against Bullying
On its website, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) published a statement calling on social workers to speak out against harassment and bullying.
According to the statement, NASW policy "clearly addresses the importance of the social work profession to ensure a school’s culture is free of intimidation or behaviors that can be viewed as harassing to students—including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students." Read: "NASW Asks Social Workers to Take Stance Against Bullying."
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