Scoring the BVC
Day
Night
Evening
Confused
Attacking objects
Physical threats
Verbal threats
Boisterous
Irritable
SUM
Is Jane confused?
We have decided she is.
Is Jane irritable?
Yes, we think so.
Is Jane behaving boisterous?
No, she is not.
Does Jane threat verbally?
Yes, she is.
Is Jane physical threatening?
She takes a threatening stance.
Does Jane attack objects?
She smashes the medicine cup and the glass of water off the table!
SUM
5 items is present. A score of 5 indicates that the risk of violence is high. Preventive measures should be taken and plans about how to manage an attack made.