CPI
Also written as: CPI — Crisis Prevention Institute
Training program for crisis intervention and safe physical management of aggressive behavior.
Full Definition
Crisis Prevention Institute training provides healthcare workers with verbal de-escalation techniques and safe physical intervention methods for managing aggressive patients. CPI emphasizes prevention through recognition of escalation patterns, environmental awareness, and communication strategies. When physical intervention becomes necessary, CPI teaches specific holds and restraint techniques designed to minimize injury. Emergency psychiatry staff typically receive CPI certification as part of workplace safety requirements. The program includes ongoing education about trauma-informed approaches to behavioral emergencies.
Usage
Usage note: Refers specifically to Crisis Prevention Institute methodology, not general crisis intervention.
In Context
- "All emergency department staff must maintain current CPI certification." — policy manual
- "The incident was managed using CPI techniques without patient injury." — incident report