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Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist
Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist

Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist

Run this checklist when you need to manage an employee's stress as they deal with a critical incident.
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Introduction to the Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist:
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Getting started:
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Write down basic details
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Define the type of incident
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Defusing:
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Get in contact with the individual
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Provide the individual with verbal support
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Ensure the individual's basic needs are being met
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Confirm when the incident happened
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Tell the individual symptoms to look out for
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Provide the individual with a mode of contact
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Decide a time for a supportive conversation
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Confirm post-incident signs of distress
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Debriefing:
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Talk about the incident with the individual
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Confirm the coping mechanisms being used
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Consider referring the individual to a counselor
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Refer the individual to a counselor
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Follow-up:
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Ask the individual how they're coping
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Take time to perform self-care yourself
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Getting approval:
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Approval: Higher-up review
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Sources:
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