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What is the primary purpose of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program?
What is the primary purpose of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program?
Who is the CISM program available to?
Who is the CISM program available to?
What is the function of a CISM Team?
What is the function of a CISM Team?
What is the goal of debriefing in the CISM program?
What is the goal of debriefing in the CISM program?
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What is a critical incident in the context of the CISM program?
What is a critical incident in the context of the CISM program?
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Why is the CISM program necessary?
Why is the CISM program necessary?
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Who is part of the CISM Team?
Who is part of the CISM Team?
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What is the scope of the CISM program?
What is the scope of the CISM program?
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What is the primary goal of a debriefing session?
What is the primary goal of a debriefing session?
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What is the purpose of defusing?
What is the purpose of defusing?
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What is the role of peers in CISM?
What is the role of peers in CISM?
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When is demobilization services used?
When is demobilization services used?
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What is the purpose of peer-to-peer debriefing?
What is the purpose of peer-to-peer debriefing?
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What are some examples of stress reaction symptoms?
What are some examples of stress reaction symptoms?
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Who can request CISM services?
Who can request CISM services?
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Who determines the need for demobilization services?
Who determines the need for demobilization services?
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What is the purpose of demobilization services?
What is the purpose of demobilization services?
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What happens to Sheriff's Office employees who are CISM Team members and are called for CISM activities while off duty?
What happens to Sheriff's Office employees who are CISM Team members and are called for CISM activities while off duty?
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The Sheriff's Office CISM program is only available to sworn employees.
The Sheriff's Office CISM program is only available to sworn employees.
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The main goal of the CISM program is to provide stress awareness classes.
The main goal of the CISM program is to provide stress awareness classes.
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A critical incident is a situation that only causes strong emotional reactions in all employees.
A critical incident is a situation that only causes strong emotional reactions in all employees.
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The CISM program only provides support immediately after a critical incident.
The CISM program only provides support immediately after a critical incident.
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Debriefing is a process designed to increase the potential for long-term stressful reactions.
Debriefing is a process designed to increase the potential for long-term stressful reactions.
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The CISM program is a mandatory program for all Sheriff's Office employees.
The CISM program is a mandatory program for all Sheriff's Office employees.
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A critical incident can only occur at an incident scene.
A critical incident can only occur at an incident scene.
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The CISM program is designed to replace the agency's existing stress management programs.
The CISM program is designed to replace the agency's existing stress management programs.
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A debriefing is a critique of agency operations and performance issues.
A debriefing is a critique of agency operations and performance issues.
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Defusing is a more detailed and lengthy process than a full debriefing.
Defusing is a more detailed and lengthy process than a full debriefing.
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Demobilization services are used for small-scale incidents.
Demobilization services are used for small-scale incidents.
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Peers are trained to provide support to civilians after a critical incident.
Peers are trained to provide support to civilians after a critical incident.
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Peer-to-peer debriefing can only be performed immediately after a critical incident.
Peer-to-peer debriefing can only be performed immediately after a critical incident.
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Stress reaction symptoms can include physical and emotional symptoms such as nightmares and fatigue.
Stress reaction symptoms can include physical and emotional symptoms such as nightmares and fatigue.
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CISM services are only available for incidents involving law enforcement operations.
CISM services are only available for incidents involving law enforcement operations.
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The CISM Team Leader determines the need for demobilization services.
The CISM Team Leader determines the need for demobilization services.
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CISM Team members are paid for their services during off-duty hours.
CISM Team members are paid for their services during off-duty hours.
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Debriefing is only available for groups of employees.
Debriefing is only available for groups of employees.
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Study Notes
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
Purpose
- Define guidelines for CISM in the Sheriff's Office
Scope
- Applies to all Sheriff's Office personnel
Discussion
- Employees may experience post-incident stress-related symptoms after traumatic events
- CISM is a therapeutic and educational intervention process to minimize the impact of critical incidents on employees
- CISM involves peer group support during, immediately after, and in the days following a critical incident
Definitions
- CISM Team: A multi-disciplinary team composed of trained mental health professionals and peer debriefers
- Critical Incident: A situation that may cause unusually strong emotional reactions and have the potential to interfere with the ability to function
- Debriefing: An organized group discussion with directly involved employees who have experienced a critical incident, designed to mitigate the potential for long-term stressful reactions
- Defusing: A "mini-debriefing" that is not as detailed, lengthy, or structured as a full debriefing, performed immediately after an incident
- Demobilization: Services used at large-scale, lengthy, and highly intense events, such as airplane crashes, to provide a break or rest area, information, and support
- Peers: Trained volunteers who provide support to Sheriff's Office employees after a critical incident
- Peer-to-Peer Debriefing: An individual debriefing and educational session performed at the incident scene, immediately after a critical incident
- Stress Reaction Symptoms: Physical and emotional symptoms that originate with a specific critical incident, such as nightmares, flashbacks, and anxiety
Procedure
- CISM is initiated when an incident is identified as a critical stress-related incident
- Examples of critical incidents include:
- Death or serious injury to a Sheriff's Office deputy or employee
- Death or serious injury to a citizen resulting from law enforcement or detention operations
- Death or serious injury to an emergency service worker when Sheriff's Office personnel are involved
- Incidents that are charged with profound or overwhelming emotion to deputies and employees involved
- Supervisors or employees can request CISM services through a supervisor or by contacting the CISM Team Leader directly
- The CISM Team Leader may arrange a defusing or debriefing, depending on the specific circumstances
- Demobilization services can be coordinated for all emergency service workers at the scene of a major incident
- CISM Team members may be requested to respond to debriefings for other agencies and in other counties
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
Purpose
- Define guidelines for CISM in the Sheriff's Office
Scope
- Applies to all Sheriff's Office personnel
Discussion
- Employees may experience post-incident stress-related symptoms after traumatic events
- CISM is a therapeutic and educational intervention process to minimize the impact of critical incidents on employees
- CISM involves peer group support during, immediately after, and in the days following a critical incident
Definitions
- CISM Team: A multi-disciplinary team composed of trained mental health professionals and peer debriefers
- Critical Incident: A situation that may cause unusually strong emotional reactions and have the potential to interfere with the ability to function
- Debriefing: An organized group discussion with directly involved employees who have experienced a critical incident, designed to mitigate the potential for long-term stressful reactions
- Defusing: A "mini-debriefing" that is not as detailed, lengthy, or structured as a full debriefing, performed immediately after an incident
- Demobilization: Services used at large-scale, lengthy, and highly intense events, such as airplane crashes, to provide a break or rest area, information, and support
- Peers: Trained volunteers who provide support to Sheriff's Office employees after a critical incident
- Peer-to-Peer Debriefing: An individual debriefing and educational session performed at the incident scene, immediately after a critical incident
- Stress Reaction Symptoms: Physical and emotional symptoms that originate with a specific critical incident, such as nightmares, flashbacks, and anxiety
Procedure
- CISM is initiated when an incident is identified as a critical stress-related incident
- Examples of critical incidents include:
- Death or serious injury to a Sheriff's Office deputy or employee
- Death or serious injury to a citizen resulting from law enforcement or detention operations
- Death or serious injury to an emergency service worker when Sheriff's Office personnel are involved
- Incidents that are charged with profound or overwhelming emotion to deputies and employees involved
- Supervisors or employees can request CISM services through a supervisor or by contacting the CISM Team Leader directly
- The CISM Team Leader may arrange a defusing or debriefing, depending on the specific circumstances
- Demobilization services can be coordinated for all emergency service workers at the scene of a major incident
- CISM Team members may be requested to respond to debriefings for other agencies and in other counties
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Description
This quiz covers the guidelines for managing stress in law enforcement personnel following traumatic events. It includes procedures for identifying and supporting employees experiencing post-incident stress-related symptoms.
