NHIA Roundtables (4 - 25 Minute Rotations)

22. Navigating Tension: De-escalation Home Infusion Nurses and Patients

This interactive roundtable explores practical, evidence-based approaches to de-escalating tense or emotionally charged situations between home infusion nurses and patients. Participants will engage in open dialogue about real-world challenges, share best practices, and learn communication techniques that foster trust, safety, and collaboration in the home care setting. Ideal for clinicians, educators, and care coordinators, this session aims to enhance confidence and competence in managing conflict while preserving therapeutic relationships.
This interactive roundtable explores practical, evidence-based approaches to de-escalating tense or emotionally charged situations between home infusion nurses and patients. Participants will engage in open dialogue about real-world challenges, share best practices, and learn communication techniques that foster trust, safety, and collaboration in the home care setting. Ideal for clinicians, educators, and care coordinators, this session aims to enhance confidence and competence in managing conflict while preserving therapeutic relationships.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify at least three common triggers and early cues of escalating tension during home infusion visits.
  • Demonstrate three rapid de‑escalation techniques—Name & Normalize, Offering Two Good Choices, and Setting Safe Boundaries—through scenario‑based practice.
  • Apply safety-focused communication and behavior-based documentation strategies to maintain therapeutic rapport and reduce risk during tense patient interactions
  • Speaker(s)

    Amanda Kelley RN, BS, IgCN Vice President of Nursing
    CSI Pharmacy

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