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This presentation provides an overview of how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be effectively integrated into inpatient psychiatric settings to improve both patient and staff outcomes. It explores the unique challenges of working in high-acuity environments, including managing aggression, self-injury, and treatment resistance, and highlights how a function-based, data-driven approach can enhance care. The presentation outlines the role of the behavior analyst, key assessment and intervention strategies, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. It also addresses common practice gaps, such as reliance on reactive interventions and inconsistent implementation across staff, and offers practical strategies for building behavioral competency within teams. Overall, the goal is to equip learners with a foundational understanding of how ABA can be used to promote safety, reduce restrictive practices, and support more consistent, effective treatment in inpatient psychiatric care.