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Quick Facts: When to Use Safety Controls

Written by Kate Haznaw (LCSW/LICSW)

Muting Participants

Use when there is background noise, side conversations, or a client needs a moment of privacy. Muting the participant's audio is the most immediate and least disruptive way to address background noise and help others focus.

Disabling Video

Use if a client needs privacy, is displaying something inappropriate, or has camera issues.

Disabling Annotation

Use if someone is misusing drawing tools or you need to keep a shared activity clean.

Disabling Chat

Use if chat is being misused, to prevent distractions, or to protect confidentiality. The facilitator can also erase the chat. Erasing the chat or disabling chat for the client helps ensure that sensitive information is not stored or accessible, protecting client privacy.

Escalating for Safety

Use if a situation requires urgent attention—reach out to leadership or support for help.

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