Residents in a new long-term care facility attend meals in a large dining hall.In reviewing reports of aggression and violence,you note that behaviours such as hitting or attempts to hit staff are increasing.Further investigation suggests that this behaviour occurs most often at mealtimes.A possible intervention would be to:

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Establishing a smaller dining area away from the main area for residents who have potential for aggression/violence can reduce the trigger of the aggressive behavior, as well as provide a more manageable environment for staff to supervise and prevent incidents from escalating. Seating residents with low and high potential for aggression together may increase the risk of aggressive incidents, and restraining residents is a last resort and can result in physical harm and emotional distress for both residents and staff. Feeding residents earlier in the day may not address the underlying cause of the aggression and may not be feasible due to staffing and scheduling constraints.

Residents in a New Long-Term Care Facility Attend Meals in a Large