Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression Training (PMVA)

Descriptions

This PPN aims to provide potential providers with an overview of the opportunity to provide Physical Intervention training within The Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care group, (MHLD) within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board which includes Children's and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and other staff who provide services where staff and patients are exposed to significant risk and impact from violence, aggression or significant self-injury. To mitigate these risks and provide staff with the skills to manage complex situations the Care Group was receiving an intensive level of Physical Intervention training (PMVA Module D) with a specialist level of intervention for vulnerable older adults.

The current model will continue with Corporate WOD, Health Safety and Fire responsible for the delivery and update of Module B (Personal Safety and De-escalation) and Module C (Breakaway and Safe Management of Clinically related challenging behaviour) to all health board staff including Mental Health.

Mental Health is responsible for the delivery and update of Mental Health staff that require PMVA Module D as appropriate (Lower, Higher, Refresher)

Due to the nature and environment within the Health Board particularly within certain clinical settings, there is a requirement for the implementation of a robust training model in order to ensure patient & staff safety & compliance.