Get Agitated Behaviour Mapping Tool - Alberta Health Services

The Agitated Behaviour Mapping Tool is a structured method used to assess and record agitated behaviours during a designated shift. By accurately completing the form, users can effectively monitor and address the needs of individuals displaying such behaviours.

Follow the steps to complete the form seamlessly.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it for completion.
2. Enter the date in the format yyyy-Mon-dd in the designated field to track when the assessment is completed.
3. Input the time of the assessment in the format hh:mm. This will help in accurately logging the behaviour at specific intervals.
4. Select the appropriate shift by marking the checkbox for Day Shift (07-1500h), Evening Shift (15-2300h), or Night Shift (23-0700h) based on when the observation is made.
5. Provide your name or identifier in the 'Observer' field. This identifies who conducted the assessment.
6. For each behaviour listed, evaluate its presence and severity. Use the scoring system provided: 1 = Absent, 2 = Present to a slight degree, 3 = Present to a moderate degree, 4 = Present to an extreme degree. Clearly mark the score corresponding to each behaviour observed.
7. To track the sleep cycle, use a check mark in the sleeping field if applicable.
8. At the end of the form, calculate and enter the total score for the shift by summing the scores for all observed behaviours.
9. Review the total score against the provided categories: 21 or less indicates normal behaviour, 22 to 28 indicates mild concern, 29 to 35 indicates moderate concern, and 35 or more indicates severe concern.
10. Finalize your form by saving the changes. You may also download, print, or share the form as required for record-keeping or further analysis.

Complete the Agitated Behaviour Mapping Tool online to ensure accurate and effective behaviour monitoring.