{"id":22342,"date":"2020-04-01T17:52:17","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T17:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/critical-incident-stress-management\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T01:49:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T01:49:50","slug":"critical-incident-stress-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/critical-incident-stress-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction-to-the-critical-incident-stress-management-checklist\">\n<h2>Introduction to the Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pLBj6lnjUeaSuvWrKeJM0w.png\" alt=\"Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pLBj6lnjUeaSuvWrKeJM0w.png\"> <\/a><figcaption>\n     Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist<br \/>\n   <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Unfortunately, life isn't always plain sailing.<\/p>\n<p>For the times when <strong>life-changing events<\/strong> happen, it's important to <strong>manage employees' stress<\/strong> and ensure they get the help and\/or resources they need.<\/p>\n<p>That's why this Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist was created.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You'll start <strong>by&nbsp;defusing&nbsp;the situation<\/strong>, ensuring the individual in question is supported and that they have their basic needs met. Then, you'll <strong>move onto<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>debriefing, <\/strong>where more thorough support will be provided and, if needs be, you'll refer the individual to a counselor. After that, you'll&nbsp;<strong>follow-up<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>with the individual<\/strong> to make sure they're coping well enough.<\/p>\n<p>No matter if the incident concerns a loved one or if it's a powerful, distressing event that rocks multiple people, <strong>this checklist will help you help them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The process itself has been made for EAP professionals and in-house people, operations, and HR staff alike.<\/p>\n<p>If there's anything you want to change, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/editing-templates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">editing this template<\/a> is easy. In fact, creating and editing templates with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street<\/a> - state-of-the-art <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/bpm-software\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BPM software<\/a> - is incredibly simple.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\"><strong>Please note: <\/strong><em>Process Street is not a medical institution.&nbsp;We have lifted information from the likes of the <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/media.defense.gov\/2017\/Mar\/06\/2001707766\/-1\/-1\/0\/CI_1754_3A.PDF\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Coast Guard Commandment Instruction 1754.3A CISM<\/a>&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/gacc.nifc.gov\/cism\/documents\/What%20to%20expect_interagency.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The National Interagency Wildland Fire and Aviation Critical Incident Stress Management Program<\/a><\/em><em> to create the tasks in this process. Consult with a CISM professional or similarly-skilled professional before implementing this process for your organization<\/em><strong><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aR3RGRQNYbc?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n    Critical Incident Stress Management\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"getting-started\">\n<h2>Getting started:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Before diving head-first into critical incident stress management, it's important to <strong>quickly write down<\/strong> <strong>and confirm basic details first<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The next two tasks will help you do just that.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">When you add your email address in the next task, you'll then be automatically assigned to the tasks you have to complete. This happens thanks to Process Street's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/workflow-automation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">workflow automation<\/a> feature&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/role-assignments\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">role assignments<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"write-down-basic-details\">\n<h2>Write down basic details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Write down the basic details concerning you, the person you report to, and the individual you're helping.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first step in this process is to <strong>write down your basic details<\/strong> (name and email), <strong>the details of the person you report to<\/strong> (name and email), <strong>and the details of the individual you're helping<\/strong> (their name, email, mobile number, and phone number).<\/p>\n<p>If you're an outsourced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/employee-assistance-program\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EAP<\/a> professional, the individual would've gotten in contact with you or have been referred to you, meaning you have the bulk of their details from that initial conversation.<\/p>\n<p>If you're working in-house, you'll also already have these details on file.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\">If you're working in-house, you might want to<strong> change the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/task-permissions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">task permission<\/a> levels<\/strong> for this template, as to restrict who can see information added to the checklists and retain confidentiality.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Your name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<hr>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Your higher-up's name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<hr>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Affected individual's name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Affected individual's mobile number <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Affected individual's home number <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mWf0tjlZNJTcPU6Sja9EUA.jpeg\" alt=\"Write down basic details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mWf0tjlZNJTcPU6Sja9EUA.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/vZJdYl5JVXY\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"define-the-type-of-incident\">\n<h2>Define the type of incident<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Define the type of incident the individual you're helping is facing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The next step is to <strong>define the type of incident<\/strong> the individual you're supporting is facing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the dropdown<\/strong> below to select the appropriate option, and <strong>use the text box<\/strong> to <strong>write more details<\/strong> about it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Type of incident <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Notes on the type of incident <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"defusing\">\n<h2>Defusing:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">The tasks in this section cover the&nbsp;<strong>defusing&nbsp;<\/strong>stage - this means <strong>reducing the emotional and mental turmoil<\/strong> the individual is facing as quickly as possible. <\/p>\n<p>You should ideally reach out to the individual <strong>on the day of the incident and before they go to sleep<\/strong>. If that's not possible, still get in contact with them as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">The next set of tasks has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/dynamic-due-dates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dynamic due dates<\/a> attached. That means all tasks should be completed <strong>within<\/strong> <strong>12 hours<\/strong>. Though, these due dates can be easily edited to fit another timeframe.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"get-in-contact-with-the-individual\">\n<h2>Get in contact with the individual<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Get in contact with the individual to begin the defusing process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter if the individual got in contact with you, you got in contact with them, or their details were passed to you, it's now time to <strong>contact and begin the defusing process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose<\/strong> the appropriate <strong>method of contact<\/strong> you're going to use <strong>from the dropdown<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Contact method <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hupGctJJdsgqK00qSYJKXw.jpeg\" alt=\"Get in contact with the individual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hupGctJJdsgqK00qSYJKXw.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/JYGnB9gTCls\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"provide-the-individual-with-verbal-support\">\n<h2>Provide the individual with verbal support<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Provide the individual with verbal support.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So the individual knows that you're there to help,&nbsp;<strong>provide them with verbal messages of support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the subchecklist below<\/strong> to check off these important messages of support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Tell the individual they're not alone\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Let the individual know what they're feeling is natural\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Assure the individual they'll be supported\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ensure-the-individuals-basic-needs-are-being-met\">\n<h2>Ensure the individual's basic needs are being met<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Ensure the individual's basic needs are being met.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After telling the individual you're there to support them, <em>be<\/em> supportive and&nbsp;<strong>ensure that the individual's basic needs are being met<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This means that they have a roof over their head, are in a safe place, they have enough food to eat, and have enough security (i.e. financial security).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check the tasks off in the subchecklist<\/strong> to remind yourself of the basic needs that need to be met.<\/p>\n<p>If there's something they're lacking - e.g. shelter - get the appropriate organizations or authorities involved to help rectify the situation. Then,&nbsp;<strong>write down what organizations or authorities you involved to help the individual.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Shelter\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Food\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Safety\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Security\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Organizations\/authorities involved <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-when-the-incident-happened\">\n<h2>Confirm when the incident happened<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Confirm when (time and date) the incident happened.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So you know when to move to the debrief stage and the follow-up stage, gently <strong>ask the individual<\/strong> to confirm <strong>what time and day<\/strong> the <strong>incident took place<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, the debrief stage happens within 72 hours of the incident, and the follow-up no longer than a week after the incident happened.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Confirm<\/strong> the time and date <strong>on the calendar widget<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Incident date <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"tell-the-individual-symptoms-to-look-out-for\">\n<h2>Tell the individual symptoms to look out for<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Tell the individual symptoms to look out for.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The incident they've faced could have an impact on their mental, emotional, and physical health.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these impacts can be grave.<\/p>\n<p>These (taken from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcehs.ca\/health-info\/support-for-bcehs-family-members\/critical-incident-stress\/signs-and-symptoms-of-critical-incident-stress\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BC Emergency Health Services<\/a> site) could include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rapid heart rate<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li>Chest pains<\/li>\n<li>Fainting\/dizziness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tell the individual if<\/strong> they're <strong>having these symptoms<\/strong>, it could be <strong>cause<\/strong> <strong>for contacting emergency services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Even if they're not feeling these symptoms at the time, tell the individual to <strong>keep an eye on how they're feeling<\/strong>, and to get in contact with a medical professional if they do begin to feel worse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vYj5lDbB4w39ss9OdFlOdw.jpeg\" alt=\"Tell the individual symptoms to look out for\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vYj5lDbB4w39ss9OdFlOdw.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/k7ll1hpdhFA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"provide-the-individual-with-a-mode-of-contact\">\n<h2>Provide the individual with a mode of contact<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Provide the individual with a mode of contact.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the individual doesn't yet know how to get through to <em>you<\/em>, <strong>tell them the modes of contact<\/strong> you can be reached on.<\/p>\n<p>This could be through a direct phone line, your email address, or your office address - or even all three.<\/p>\n<p>Even if they got in contact with you first, it's useful to <strong>let them know all the contact options available<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the multi-select dropdown<\/strong> below to select the modes of contact you have offered to the individual.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Contact method provided <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Phone number\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Email\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Office address\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"decide-a-time-for-a-supportive-conversation\">\n<h2>Decide a time for a supportive conversation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Decide a time and day for you and the individual to have a supportive conversation.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Before ending this defusing conversation, <strong>ask the person<\/strong> you're supporting if it's possible <strong>to have a longer conversation<\/strong> with them, ideally in the <strong>next day<\/strong> or two.<\/p>\n<p>When decided,<strong> use the date field<\/strong> <strong>to confirm<\/strong> the date and time.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Debriefing conversation date <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-postincident-signs-of-distress\">\n<h2>Confirm post-incident signs of distress<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Confirm if the individual shows any signs of post-incident distress.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the defusing process, you'll naturally observe if the individual is showing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcehs.ca\/health-info\/support-for-bcehs-family-members\/critical-incident-stress\/signs-and-symptoms-of-critical-incident-stress\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">signs of distress<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the subchecklist<\/strong> below to <strong>remind yourself<\/strong> of the<strong>&nbsp;signs of distress<\/strong>&nbsp;that can be shown. Then, <strong>write down the exact symptoms <\/strong>the individual displayed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Emotional responses (shock, fear, panic, anxiety, depression)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Cognitive responses (confusion, short attention span, forgetfulness, vulnerability, hypervigilance)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Behavioral responses (withdrawal, spacing out, non-communication, aimless movement, inability to sit still)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Physiological responses (rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, difficulty breathing, chest pains, chills, headaches, hyperventilation, grinding of teeth - these require immediate medical attention)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Spiritual distress responses (anger at the deity they believe in, having a crisis of faith)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Affected individual's symptoms <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"debriefing\">\n<h2>Debriefing:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">The next set of tasks in this Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist covers the&nbsp;<strong>debriefing&nbsp;<\/strong>stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here, you'll <strong>have a more thorough conversation<\/strong>&nbsp;with the individual. (Note: The defusing conversation happens ASAP, and the debriefing conversation at another point but within 72 hours of the incident happening.) You'll be talking about the incident that took place in greater detail and supplying them with the necessary resources to move forward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">The tasks in this section don't have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/dynamic-due-dates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dynamic due dates<\/a> attached, as the time the individual will want to have a longer conversation will differ on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"talk-about-the-incident-with-the-individual\">\n<h2>Talk about the incident with the individual<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Talk about the incident with the individual.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It's time to talk about the incident with the individual in greater depth.<\/p>\n<p>At the beginning of the conversation, it's important to <strong>let them know that you're a supportive ear<\/strong> and that the individual can tell you anything.<\/p>\n<p>While you're talking to them, remember to <strong>suggest the <a href=\"http:\/\/cismforcommunities.ca\/helpful-coping-skills\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coping mechanisms<\/a><\/strong> that can be used.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of coping mechanisms could include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintaining a somewhat normal schedule<\/li>\n<li>Using company resources such as PTO<\/li>\n<li>Talking about the incident with friends, family, or professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Deciding on coping mechanisms will&nbsp;help the individual to move forward and, with time, go back to a normal life.<\/p>\n<p>After your conversation, <strong>summarize how the individual is coping<\/strong> overall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Affected individual's coping status <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/utH_QqcRAX-mOAKHYCdEDA.jpeg\" alt=\"Talk about the incident with the individual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/utH_QqcRAX-mOAKHYCdEDA.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/-bEZ_OfWu3Y\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-the-coping-mechanisms-being-used\">\n<h2>Confirm the coping mechanisms being used<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Confirming the coping mechanisms being used to deal with the incident.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During your discussion with the individual, you should have <strong>mentioned and decided on the coping mechanisms<\/strong> for them to use.<\/p>\n<p>In the box below, <strong>write down<\/strong> what <strong>these coping mechanisms<\/strong> will be. This will help you and the rest of your team know the individual has a set of tactics under their belt to help them get through.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Coping mechanisms in place <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"consider-referring-the-individual-to-a-counselor\">\n<h2>Consider referring the individual to a counselor<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Consider referring the individual to a counselor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After having a thorough, supportive conversation with the individual, you should now know whether the individual should be <strong>referred to a counselor<\/strong>, so they can get the psychological treatment they need.<\/p>\n<p>If the individual&nbsp;<strong>does&nbsp;<\/strong>need to be referred on to a counselor,&nbsp;press '<strong>Yes<\/strong>' on the dropdown below.<\/p>\n<p>If the individual&nbsp;<strong>doesn't&nbsp;<\/strong>need to be seen by a counselor, press '<strong>No<\/strong>'.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Does the individual need counsellng? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"refer-the-individual-to-a-counselor\">\n<h2>Refer the individual to a counselor<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Refer the individual to a counselor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the individual is being referred to&nbsp;a counselor, <strong>let the individual know<\/strong> that there's <strong>no shame<\/strong> in counseling and that it's a necessary part of overcoming a critical incident.<\/p>\n<p>No matter if you're working in-house as part of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/hr-processes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HR<\/a> team or you're an outsourced EAP professional, <strong>find an accredited, trustworthy counselor<\/strong> the individual can be referred to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Write down<\/strong> the counselor's <strong>details<\/strong> in the box below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Details of counselor <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"followup\">\n<h2>Follow-up:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Although the follow-up stage is the last stage of your contact with the individual, that doesn't mean it's not an important one. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Checking in with them<\/strong> will help them feel supported, and you can aid them further in their recovery if they have any requests.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you'll want to follow up with the individual <strong>a few days&nbsp;<\/strong>(3\/4) after the debriefing conversation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">The next set of tasks has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/dynamic-due-dates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dynamic due dates<\/a> attached. This means they should be completed&nbsp;<strong>around&nbsp;3 days<\/strong> <strong>after the debriefing conversation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ask-the-individual-how-theyre-coping\">\n<h2>Ask the individual how they're coping<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Ask the individual how they're coping in a follow-up conversation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now it's time to <strong>check in with the individual<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It's advised that you check in a few days after the supportive conversation, but before a full week has elapsed. Basically, you want to give them time, but you also don't want the individual to feel they aren't being supported by <em>not&nbsp;<\/em>checking in.<\/p>\n<p>Once you've checked in with them, <strong>describe how the individual is coping<\/strong> in the text box below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\">If their state is worsening or they're not talking to a counselor yet, think about referring them to counseling or other necessary services so they can get the immediate care from medical professionals that they need.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Post-debriefing coping status <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"take-time-to-perform-selfcare-yourself\">\n<h2>Take time to perform self-care yourself<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Take time to perform self-care activities yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As somebody who's been on the frontline looking after the individual, it's important to <strong>look after yourself<\/strong>, too.<\/p>\n<p>Before moving onto your next set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/recurring-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">recurring tasks<\/a>, <strong>take some time for self-care<\/strong>. Self-care could take the following <a href=\"http:\/\/socialwork.buffalo.edu\/resources\/self-care-starter-kit\/self-care-assessments-exercises\/exercises-and-activities.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">forms<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meditation<\/li>\n<li>Mindfulness<\/li>\n<li>Exercise<\/li>\n<li>Eating healthily<\/li>\n<li>Taking a short break from work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you've performed self-care activities, <strong>write what you did down<\/strong> in the form field below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">For tips on managing burnout and being good to yourself, read Process Street's post <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/burnout\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Burnout: How I Beat It, and How You Can Too<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Your self-care activities <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oscmR9co5mwtro8vQ6VENg.jpeg\" alt=\"Take time to perform self-care yourself\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oscmR9co5mwtro8vQ6VENg.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/DFtjXYd5Pto\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"getting-approval\">\n<h2>Getting approval:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Now that your communication with the individual has ended and you've managed the stress and anxiety they're feeling, the person you report to should now&nbsp;<strong>review and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/approvals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">approve<\/a> your work<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is so they can check and make sure that both you and the individual you've helped are in good mental, emotional, and physical states.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">The person you report to has already been automatically assigned to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/approvals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">approval task<\/a>, due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/role-assignments\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">role assignments<\/a>. You don't need to do anything else.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-higherup-review\">\n<h2>Approval: Higher-up review<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Ask the individual how they're coping<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Take time to perform self-care yourself<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USCG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The United States Coast Guard<\/a> - <em><a href=\"https:\/\/media.defense.gov\/2017\/Mar\/06\/2001707766\/-1\/-1\/0\/CI_1754_3A.PDF\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Commandment Instruction 1754.3A CISM<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gacc.nifc.gov\/cism\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The National Interagency Wildland Fire and Aviation Critical Incident Stress Management Program<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/gacc.nifc.gov\/cism\/documents\/What%20to%20expect_interagency.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Critical Incident Stress Management: What to Expect<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wikipedia<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Critical_incident_stress_management\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Critical Incident Stress Management<\/em><\/a><em><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Good_Therapy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GoodTherapy<\/a> - <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/learn-about-therapy\/types\/critical-incident-stress-management\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Critical Incident Stress Management<\/a><\/em><em><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PHSAofBC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BC Emergency Health Services<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcehs.ca\/health-info\/support-for-bcehs-family-members\/critical-incident-stress\/signs-and-symptoms-of-critical-incident-stress\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Signs and Symptoms of Critical Incident Stress<\/em><\/a><em><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cismforcommunities.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Critical Incident Stress Management for Communities \u2014 From facilitating Interventions to Instructing CISM courses, we have it all!\">Critical Incident Stress Management for Communities&nbsp;<\/a>- <em><a href=\"http:\/\/cismforcommunities.ca\/helpful-coping-skills\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Helpful coping skills!\">Helpful coping skills<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UBuffalo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The University at Buffalo<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/socialwork.buffalo.edu\/resources\/self-care-starter-kit\/self-care-assessments-exercises\/exercises-and-activities.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Self-Care Exercises and Activities<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n<h2>Related checklists:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a 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Conflict Resolution Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/employee-discipline-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Discipline Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/employment-termination-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employment Termination Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/performance-review-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Performance Review Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/diversity-questions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Diversity Questions Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/employee-complaint-procedure\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Complaint Procedure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/diversity-training\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Diversity Training Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/diversity-management\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Diversity Management Monthly Audit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/unconscious-bias-training\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Unconscious Bias Training Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/diversity-initiatives\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Diversity Initiatives Quarterly Improvement Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/code-of-conduct-policy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Code of Conduct Policy Adherence Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-visit-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Home Visit Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/terminal-room-cleaning-checklist\/\" 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