Within Your Practice

• Plan and support a gradual transition back to the unit after a seclusion event.

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• Prioritize rebuilding therapeutic trust following a seclusion event – acknowledge its impact, validate the patient’s experience, and reaffirm your commitment to care.

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• Prioritize comprehensive post-seclusion debriefing involving the patient, their family (if applicable), and their community team to minimize long-lasting harms from the event.

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• Use structured debriefing approaches with healthcare providers and other patients who may have been affected by witnessing the event.