OUR COMMITMENT
Creating Safe Environments
Handle With Care is dedicated to fostering safe and supportive environments that promote effective treatment and education. Established in 1984, Handle With Care (HWC) is the first fully integrated crisis intervention system. We have helped over 5,000 organizations across all 50 states and internationally, earning a reputation for delivering the safest and most effective verbal and physical intervention methods.
Core Goals
- Promote “least restrictive” interventions while meeting real safety needs
- Comply with state and federal regulations and licensure requirements
- Preserve dignity during behavioral challenges
- Strengthen relationships to prevent future conflicts and encourage growth
Reducing Violence Through Safe Practices
Handle With Care strives to reduce violence and conflict through:
- Tension reduction techniques
- Preventative actions that minimize physical intervention
- Skillful, appropriate, least restrictive interventions when necessary
Support and Ethics
HWC is committed to:
- Upholding ethical, honest, and forthright practices
- Providing ongoing support and guidance
- Standing by our training and methods if challenged
Best Practices
HWC specializes in safely managing challenging behaviors and disruptive situations. Our system uses a patented de-escalation and restraint method that is safer, requires fewer staff, and is more effective than any other program. The program includes consistent standards, competency checklists, annual training, and offers 24/7 support.. We focus on preventing conflicts and reducing the need for physical intervention.
HWC’s program was developed under the guidance of leading medical professionals. The verbal program was made part of the Pennsylvania’s Hospitals first-year core curriculum for the hospital’s Dr.-Resident Program. HWC has been evaluated by top forensic experts and medical professionals, including Dr. Michael Baden, who endorsed its use in New York State, and NJ State Hospital Medical Director approved HWC’s techniques for use at every state hospital in New Jersey.
Compliance and Accreditation
HWC meets the standards of national accrediting bodies, including:
- Joint Commission
- CMS (Medicare/Medicaid)
- COA
- CARF
- Department of Education
- ADA
- IDEA
- Corporate and Security Compliance
- Federal and State laws governing physical intervention
Our program ensures compliance with regulatory bodies and is widely recognized across healthcare, educational, corporate and human service sectors.
For more information contact us: Tel: 845-255-4031; E-mail: [email protected]