Behavioral Intervention Team to Reduce High-Risk Behaviors in the Acute Care Setting: A Quality Initiative | Synapse
April 10, 2026
Behavioral Intervention Team to Reduce High-Risk Behaviors in the Acute Care Setting: A Quality Initiative
Key Points
The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention team in reducing high-risk behaviors in acute care settings.
Implemented an interdisciplinary behavioral intervention team in an acute care setting.
Monitored instances of aggression, restraint use, and security officer interventions before and after implementation.
Analyzed data to assess the feasibility and impact of the intervention.
Significant reduction in aggression incidents.
Decreased restraint use.
Lowered number of security officer interventions.
Abstract
Engaging BIT significantly reduced aggression, restraint use, and security officer interventions. An interdisciplinary BIT is feasible and effective in reducing negative outcomes.