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