Ligature-Resistant Solutions for Behavioral Healthcare Facilities

Ligature-Resistant Solutions for Behavioral Healthcare Facilities

The design of behavioral healthcare facilities should address the therapeutic and safety needs of patients and staff while meeting the applicable codes and regulations. Reviewed in this course are ligature-resistant products developed for patient rooms and bathrooms that strike the balance between providing the safest design solutions and creating a noninstitutional environment.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

  • Identify the major influences on the building and organization of psychiatric facilities in the United States.
  • Discuss the prevalence of mental illness in the U.S. and the pressures it places on hospital emergency rooms.
  • Summarize the agencies and resources that exist to help facilitate the needs and care of patients with mental illness.
  • Describe how ligature-resistant fixtures minimize ligature points to reduce risk and enhance patient well-being in behavioral healthcare facilities.
  • State the types of ligature-resistant products that can be incorporated into the design of inpatient rooms and bathrooms.

Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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