ABRAT™-H
ABRAT™-H
Validated violence risk screening for hospitalized patients
A validated, EHR-embedded screening tool designed for identifying violence risk among hospitalized patients in non-psychiatric inpatient settings.
Aggressive Behavior Risk Assessment Tool in Hospitals( ABRAT-H)
Product Overview:
ABRAT™- H is the only tool that has shown reduction in violent events and physical assaults in non-psychiatric hospital units. It is a validated and evidence-based violence risk assessment tool designed specifically for hospital inpatient environments. Our tool enables easy identification of potentially violent patients, which allows proactive implementation of appropriate interventions before violent events.
- Designed and validated for medical-surgical, telemetry, ICU step-down, and all other inpatient units
- Validated on hospitalized patients where staff typically have longer observation windows and access to more comprehensive history.
Supported by peer-reviewed research.
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Why ABRATTM-H
Designed specifically for inpatient hospital settings
Validated in patients with longer length of stay and richer clinical history
Supports early identification before escalation occurs
Proven to Reduce Violent Events
ABRAT™-H was refined and validated in a prospective cohort study conducted in non-psychiatric inpatient units. The tool demonstrated strong performance in identifying patients at risk for violent behavior, supporting focused prevention strategies during hospitalization.
Area under the ROC curve (AUC): 0.82
Sensitivity at cutoff score of 2: 68.1%
Specificity at cutoff score of 2: 85.2%
Among patients with scores ≥ 5, 55.2% experienced violent events
How ABRAT™-H Works in Practice
Daily Screening During Admission
ABRAT™-H assessments are completed daily during the initial days of inpatient admission, allowing care teams to identify emerging risk patterns early.
Risk Identification Using Clinical History
The tool leverages observed behaviors and available clinical history, which are more accessible in inpatient settings, to support accurate risk identification.
Targeted Preventive Measures
Identifying higher-risk patients allows care teams to focus preventive strategies before violent events occur, supporting a safer inpatient environment.
ABRAT™-H is supported by peer-reviewed clinical research conducted in non-psychiatric inpatient hospital units.
