Challenging Behaviors Flashcards
A behavior of such intensity, frequency or duration that the safety of the patient or that of the health care personnel is placed in serious jeopardy.
challenging behavior
Behavior the predisposes the patient to harm because of his/her own doing.
Self-Injurious Behavior
Harmful actions of patients directed against other individuals including the caregiver
Aggressive behaviour
Actions of patients who prefer to act with the same movements like rocking, monotous speech
Stereotyped Behavior
Includes damage of property, hyper activity, stealing, inappropiate sexual behavior.
Nonperson Directed Behavior
spitting or blowing nose anywhere, coughing without covering the mouth
Patient Behavior
Improper washing hand, eating in non-designated areas in the workplace, nonsegregation of contaminated items and materials
Health personnel behavior
Non-reporting to authorities for cases of infectious diseases, poor sanitation
Community behavior