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Managing Unsafe Situations in Care

Recognizing Unsafe Situations

When a situation becomes unmanageable or unsafe, it's crucial to take action to protect yourself and others.

Providing Verbal Warning

Issue a Warning: If appropriate, verbally warn that care will be withdrawn unless the situation improves significantly for safety reasons.

Note:

Often, a verbal warning is sufficient to de-escalate the situation.

Withdrawing Safely

Contact Backup: Reach out for backup and support to inform control of the dangerous situation and request immediate assistance.

Report Retraction: Inform control about the decision to withdraw from the scene for safety reasons, ensuring they are aware of the situation's escalation.

Importance of Reporting:

Reporting to control ensures appropriate response and support are dispatched to manage the situation effectively.