De-Escalation & Situational Awareness in a Home Setting (Virtual Simulation with 360-Degree Video) (v. 1.0 - February 24, 2023)

Abstract

This scenario begins with a Service Provider pulling up to a residence in a vehicle. The only information that the Service Provider has been provided is that they are required to complete a wellness check on a 35-year-old female and her 8-year old son. The learner will be given the opportunity to demonstrate awareness of their surroundings using 360 degree video and practice verbal de-escalation strategies. This simulation is applicable to a broad number of community service professionals.

By engaging with this simulation, learners will:

- Apply situational awareness and observational skills in an uncontrolled environment. - Identify potential threats to the safety of all persons involved. - Practice establishing and maintaining effective professional boundaries. - Communicate effectively by responding to verbal, non-verbal and environmental cues. - Document and report the event according to professional standards.

CONTENT WARNING - This interactive virtual experience contains sensitive material related to:

- addiction to medication and/or alcohol - depression, chronic pain and/or mental health crisis - child welfare and/or neglect - suggestions of self-harm

To download facilitator resources or the OER files, select “Download” below.

To find the embed code for your LMS, download the file in "Supplementary Materials".

To access the virtual gaming simulation through the Affinity Community Library, select “Read Online”.