Those in Need: Suicide Precautions in the Healthcare Setting

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Suicide can have devastating consequences to the family, healthcare providers and the healthcare system. CMS considers suicide a "Never Event;" and The Joint Commission requires clinicians in the general hospital setting to identify patients at risk for suicide, and safely manage those who admit after a suicide attempt or express intent during hospitalization.

Program Highlights

Understand requirements and expectations related to the Joint Commission

National Patient Safety Goal for suicide risk assessment and CMS regulations

Identify patients at risk for suicide

Determine and activate the appropriate level of response

Implement Suicide Precautions

Enhance clinical suicide screening skills

Properly document all assessments, reassessments and interventions

Learning Objective

To provide healthcare professionals in inpatient, ambulatory and ED settings with the tools required to recognize those at risk for suicide, and respond appropriately so that individuals can get the help they need

Program Includes

16min Visual presentation (DVD)
1 Free site license upon request

Bonus Resource CD
Approved for Continuing Education
10 Question Post Test with Answer Key
Study Guide
Learning Tools Included

Clinical Advisors

Lori Ball, RN, MS, PMHCNS-BC

Paul W. Ragan, MD

R. John Repique, MS, RN