Which procedure covers following a specified protocol for responding to potentially dangerous behaviors that require physical restraint, transport, or are unusually intense?

• A. Crisis/emergency management procedures
• B. Functional assessment
• C. Behavior intervention plan
• D. Data collection plan

Answer: (A)

Crisis/emergency management procedures are the predefined steps you follow when a behavior becomes potentially dangerous and may require physical restraint, transport, or is unusually intense. This set of procedures outlines safety-focused actions, who to contact, when to implement specific holds or supports, how to de-escalate, and how to document and debrief after the incident. The emphasis is on a coordinated, rapid response to protect everyone involved and to ensure that the response is consistent and reviewed.

Functional assessment is about discovering why a behavior happens in the first place—the function—so it guides long-term prevention, not the immediate emergency response. A behavior intervention plan builds on that understanding to reduce the behavior over time, incorporating strategies and supports, but it isn’t the protocol you follow during extreme, dangerous episodes. A data collection plan describes how you measure behavior to track progress, rather than detailing the emergency response steps.