Transcript What is PBM
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR
MANAGEMENT
PRESENTED BY
KATIE HOOPER
PBM TRAINER
Preventing & Responding to Aggressive Behaviour in persons
with Intellectual Disabilities
PBM is not
Self defence training
To be used without proactive strategies
Designed for use for with service user groups other
than Learning Disabilities
What is PBM
An evidence based Training Program endorsed by
B.I.L.D , N.A.S, D.F.E.S. D.O.H & conforming to
N.I.C.E guidelines
A Holistic 3 stage approach to tackling Challenging
/ aggressive Behaviour
Exclusive to the Learning Disability community
Trainers
In 2008 Five trainers from Blaenau Gwent were
recruited & trained in PBM
All successfully re-accredited in 2009 –2010 & 2011 and
will continue to have annual re-accreditation
Who can access the Training
Training has been rolled out to all services in Blaenau
Gwent that support individuals who have a learning
disability
Social services staff from Respite, Community
Options, Day Services and Supported Living are being
trained
Private providers offering accommodation to adults
with a learning disability
Training formats
There are 2 types of training
o 2 Day Theory and Practical
Half day annual refresher
Course content –Day 1
Day 1 - Theory
Topics covered
Historical Development
Introduction to Positive Behavioural Support and
Challenging Behaviour
Understanding Aggressive Incidents
Primary Prevention of Aggression: Factors influencing
Service User Behaviour
Course content –Day 1
Day 1 (cont)
Secondary Prevention of Aggression: The Dynamics of
Aggressive Incidents
Individualised Risk Assessment
The Rational for Reactive Strategies / Legislative
Requirements
Post – Incident Management
Monitoring Reactive Strategies
Course content –Day 2
Day 2 – Practical - Core Moves
Proxemics
Protective / Breakaway Techniques
Removal & Restraint, Where Needed
Annual Refresher
Why do we need refresher training?
Maintain skills
Update techniques
Increase staff confidence
Maintain minimum standards
Employer / Manager
Overview Course
New 1day Course designed to give Managers & Employers of
staff working within the Learning Disability community an insight
into PBM and their obligations towards the Training
Co-ordination
Donna Mahoney and Mark Ashman are the PBM
co-ordinators for Blaenau Gwent.
Contact Augusta House 305805
Supported by Joint Workforce development team
Employers obligations
Register with ABM
Contractual requirement for LD services
Ensure referrals are sent
Respond Promptly to Training Invites
Release Correct staff for Correct Training
Try not to substitute staff members
Any Questions?
Which course should I attend?
What would exclude me from being trained?
We don’t have any service users with challenging
behaviour – do we need to be trained?
Can staff be trained in removals ‘in-case’ they support
someone in the future that needs removals?
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
The PBM Team