An Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Has Been Operating at an Unusually

An inpatient psychiatric unit has been operating at an unusually high acuity level over the past week resulting in numerous incidents of seclusion or restraint. A review of each violent event reveals that appropriate crisis management strategies were implemented and unit policy followed. What action is most appropriate?

A) Have an expert speak to staff about seclusion and restraint reduction strategies.
B) Identify the characteristics of the aggressive clients so that admission criteria can be adjusted to reduce risk of violence.
C) No action is necessary; the staff is following policy appropriately.
D) Create a rotating schedule to allow staff to leave the unit for frequent brief breaks to alleviate stress.