2 Day Physical Interventions
Training
Bill Coyne
Senior Clinical Effectiveness Practitioner
Presented by Sharon Bernard, Charge Nurse
Historical Context
 NHS Fife became a GSA centre in the mid 90’s
following a restraint related fatality.
 Various modes of delivery were attempted.
 Demand was greater than availability.
 Mounting evidence cast doubt on efficacy of
techniques in high stress situations.
NFPS Ltd
 National Federation for Personal Safety
 Legally audited, tested in court & tribunal.
 NFPS Training complies with;
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Common & Criminal Law
Human Rights Act 1998
HASWA 1974 (inc Manual Handling Regulations)
NICE guidelines
Mental Health Act
NFPS Ltd (Continued)
 Fewer physical skills over a 2 day period
 Training methodology is founded in human
physiology
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 Ockham’s Razor (Keeping it Simple!)
Implications For Training
 2 day Physical Interventions Course.
 ½ day Breakaway Course. (Both refreshed annually)
 Focus now on “safe outcomes” rather than
“technical proficiency”.
 “Dynamic Training”
Feedback
 Staff report techniques being “easier to pick up
and easier to remember”. They also now remark
on “feeling valued by management”.
 Ward managers report increased confidence and
reduction of incidents.
 Hospital Managers are happy at the savings the
new system has brought.
Any Questions?
Please feel free to contact;
Bill Coyne
Senior Clinical Effectiveness Practitioner
Clinical Governance (Mental Health) Department
Kinnaird
Stratheden Hospital
Cupar
KY15 5RR
billcoyne@nhs.net
01334 696264 Ext 56265