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I agree! The same is true with the Dynamic Appraisal of Situational Aggression (DASA), although I like that the DASA includes aggression against people, whereas BVC doesn’t. Thanks so much for your input!

Thanks for your response!!

What violence risk assessments have you worked with? Would you be able to tell me pros and cons of them? I am particularly interested in the DASA-IV and thinking of presenting it to my boss for use in our facility. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

It sounds like you have some great experience for this kind of work! Nursing school is hard — my best advice is to learn some fantastic coping skills and take care of yourself when you’re stressed, especially with your schizophrenia. Good luck ?

To those who work on an inpatient (or outpt) psych unit, does your facility have some variation of an aggression risk assessment scale? Pros? Cons? My unit currently doesn’t have one and I’m doing some research before taking it to management. Any input is highly appreciated!!

Hppy, What setting do you work in? You seem to be fairly knowledgeable on this issue. I’d like to address my manager to set up an aggression risk assessment scale where I work — a 10-bed medical psychiatric unit at a rural hospital in central Washington. Would you be able to give me a few pointers with this?

Still need help with this??

I work med psych at a small 10 bed unit in central Washington. Love what I do ?