CPI News
CPI Announces Autism Awareness Seminar
[Press Release]
September 16, 2008
In 2005, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that one in every 150 eight-year olds was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Given this high diagnostic rate, it is very likely that employees in a variety of workplace settings will come in contact with someone on the autism spectrum. CPI President Judith Schubert encourages organizational leaders to promote respectful workplaces through employee education and notes, “Anyone who works in a care or service profession can benefit from the practical strategies taught in this training.”
In 2006, CPI began offering a 3-day advanced course for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Certified Instructors focused on strategies for care providers working directly with service users on the Autism Spectrum. The course’s popularity led to many requests for more autism-related training, and ultimately, to the development of this half-day seminar. According to Schubert, “Our advanced Instructor course continues to benefit many, but it is more comprehensive than some employee groups need. This seminar will serve a wider audience.” Autism Matters At Work is available to the general public and requires no prior CPI training.
In developing Autism Matters At Work, CPI collaborated with Dennis Debbaudt, an advocate for people with Autism and author of Autism, Advocates and Law Enforcement Professionals. According to Schubert, “Dennis has worked tirelessly to raise awareness and improve interactions between people with autism and law enforcement-----and his unique perspective relating to safety issues is important for anyone to consider."
Jackie Marquette, Ph.D., an author who has focused research and writings on Autism, attended CPI’s debut of Autism Matters at Work last month. “The attendees of this seminar walk away with a clarity and an understanding of the characteristics of autism, said Dr. Marquette. “The activities promote favorable responses that can be supportive in times of stress for those with ASD. The approach in the CPI seminar is one of respect and honor for people with autism and other related disabilities. I highly recommend this seminar.”
Dr. Marquette, founder of the Marquette Group— provides consultation and resources to agencies and families impacted by ASD.
The Crisis Prevention Institute is an international training organization that offers training programs and innovative resources to professionals around the world who are committed to creating safe and respectful work environments. CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program and the PrepareTraining® program focus on prevention and offer effective strategies for resolving situations when confronted by anxious, hostile, or violent behavior.
Autism Matters at Work is part of the CPI Matters at Work Series. The series addresses important issues that impact the safety and well-being of employees, visitors, guests, and coworkers in today’s work environments. An upcoming program in the series, currently under development and slated to be available later this year, will examine what businesses can do to address and help prevent bullying and intimidation in the workplace.
Since 1980, more than 5.4 million professionals have participated in CPI training programs offered both on-site and at select locations in 146 cities worldwide. For more information about CPI or any of its training programs and resources, visit www.crisisprevention.com
For further information, contact:
Robert D. Rettmann,
Research and Communications Coordinator
Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc.
(262) 317-3475
CPI Comments on Proposed Connecticut Rules
August 2008
CPI has sent written comments to the Connecticut Department of Education regarding CT ADC 10-76-b-5—11: Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion. These proposed rules state that among other requirements that staff using restraint or seclusion must be trained in physical management, physical restraint, and seclusion procedures.
CPI to Present at NATTAP Conference
July 2008
The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) and Autism Society of America (ASA) are presenting the second annual Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs (NATTAP) Conference, November 19-21, 2008, in Columbus, OH. It is anticipated that 1,500-2,000 attendees, presenters, exhibitors and guests will participate in the 2008 NATTAP Conference.
Dr Randolph Boardman and Susan Keith of CPI will present a session entitled From Chaos to Calm: Understanding Moments of Crisis for Persons with ASD on Wednesday, November 19. This presentation will provide those who support individuals with autism spectrum disorders with strategies to use when an individual demonstrates challenging or potentially out-of-control behavior.
CPI Comments on Proposed Amendments to Iowa State Board of Education
July 2008
CPI has sent comments for the Iowa State Board of Education Code Chap. 103: Corporal Punishment. Amendments to the current chapter include rules regarding physical restraint, seclusion ("physical confinement"), and detention as well as training requirements—staff using restraint or seclusion must receive adequate and periodic training in the following:
- Regulations and employer's policies and procedures.
- PBS/PBI.
- Disciplinary alternatives to restraint and seclusion.
- Crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation techniques.
- Safe and effective use of physical confinement or detention.
First Instructor Certification Program Held in Germany
June 2008
Extending its core philosophy of Care, Welfare, Safety, and SecuritySM worldwide, CPI conducted its first Instructor Certification Program for the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training in Frankfurt, Germany on June 3-6, 2008. German participants especially appreciated the concept of “nonviolence” and had very positive feedback.
CPI Hosts Michael Dorn School Safety Presentation for Ontario Educators
March 2008
On Friday, March 14, CPI hosted a complimentary presentation for Ontario educators by international school safety expert, Michael Dorn, Executive Director of Safe Havens International, Inc. School professionals who attended this half-day seminar hard more about advancing safer schools throughout their province.
Dorn’s presentation, School Safety: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, was a thought provoking session. Educators engaged in dialog around the big picture of emergency preparedness, building and/or campus security, bullying prevention, weapons exposure, and policy and procedure development for crisis response. CPI concluded the seminar with a brief overview on provincial legislation impacting violence prevention and crisis management and outlined how the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program can be utilized to meet the expectations and guidelines.
CPI Announces Partnership with CEU Network for CEU Opportunity for RNs
February 2008
CPI recently partnered with the CEU Network, a company that provides continuing education to registered nurses. This partnership allows CPI to give registered nurses an opportunity to receive continuing education credit for completing the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program. For more information on this, please go to http://www.crisisprevention.com/ceunetwork.html
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital – Winner of HSE Area Quality and Safety Award for 2007
November 2007
Citing overall commitment to improve the quality of care and the safety of patients, the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin, Ireland was named the overall winner of the 2007 Achievement Award in the Quality and Safety category for the HSE Dublin North East.
The hospital’s focus on providing for the best Care, Welfare, Safety, and SecuritySM for patients and staff was due in no small part to a commitment to implement the highest quality training. A large part of this commitment to training included implementation of the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program throughout the hospital.
The HSE in Ireland presents its annual Achievement Awards in three categories: Better Service, Better Place to Work, and Quality and Safety.
The criteria used to judge applicants on the Quality and Safety category include:
- Complaints Management and Consumer Affairs
- Risk Management
- Security
- Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
- Communications
Hospitals were asked to complete self-assessment tools assessing their efforts within each of the criteria. Administrators at Mater Hospital highlighted the implementation of the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program in this self-assessement as the key component to the hospital’s efforts to prevent and manage violence and aggression.
Crisis Prevention Institute Represented at International Congress
October 2007
Several CPI staff members participated in the 5th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Dr. Randolph M. Boardman, CPI’s Executive Director of Research and Development, and Swen Heidenreich, based in Germany, co-presented a paper, Measuring Success in Crisis Prevention Training.
Topics covered within the presentation included a survey of definitions of evidence, layers of evidence as viewed on a continuum from qualitative practice-based evidence to quantitative in nature, a systemic view of measuring effectiveness; training staff for better outcomes, ongoing multiple measurement components, examples of what is and can be measured beyond reduction in restraints; and advancing person-centered care through collaboration.
Simon Kemp, CPI’s Executive Director of International Development, also served on an international panel, Training in the Management of Aggression and Violence. Along with other well-respected experts in the field, Simon shared updates on legislative developments regarding training, restraint and seclusion initiatives, as well as an open-ended question and answer session on all topics germane to the Congress.
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