The Lalemand Red Behavior Scale is an ASSESSMENT TOOL for you to use when working with people who are under a high level of stress and there has been a change in their baseline behavior. It is used to observe behavior, determine the level of danger the behavior presents, and choose a safe, effective Minimum Impact Response to the unwanted behavior.

After completing this module, you should be able to:

• Describe the purpose of the Lalemand Red Behavior Scale
• Identify the five levels of the scale
• Describe behaviors which represent each of the five levels
• Describe second level messages, and
• Identify safe and effective staff responses at each level