An individual’s behavior can become escalated when he/she is presented with feelings, circumstances, or situations with which he/she is unable to cope. The following are strategies on how to be proactive should an individual in your care show signs of escalating behaviors and proper methods of de-escalating a situation.

Preventing Scald Injuries
Scalds can cause considerable pain, prolonged treatment, and lifelong scarring. In severe cases, scalding injuries can be fatal. The most