The Joint Commission introduced National Patient Safety Goal\u00ae(NPSG) NPSG.15.01.01 more than a decade ago to address continued suicide risk. NPSG.15.01.01 offers a framework for identifying and managing individuals at risk for suicide. However, today\u2019s suicide rate remains a major concern. Also, health care organizations continue to have questions about strategies for identifying, mitigating, and preventing suicide risk for their patients. Joint Commission compliance data shows that suicide prevention remains a crucial challenge for health care organizations. Hence, this brand-new book offers insights, clarifications, and strategies for meeting Joint Commission requirements and reducing the risk of suicide among patients. The book covers the following topics, per the requirements of the National Patient Safety Goal\u00ae: Environmental risk assessment and action to minimize suicide risk (including ligature risks) Use of a validated screening tool to identify individuals at risk Evidence-based processes for conducting suicide risk assessments of individuals screened as positive for suicidal ideation Documentation of individuals\u2019 level of risk and the plan to mitigate their risk for suicide Development and implementation of written policies and procedures addressing care of individuals at risk for suicide Written policies and procedures for counseling and follow-up care at discharge for individuals identified as at risk for suicide Monitoring of implementation and effectiveness of policies and procedures, then acting as needed to improve compliance This book is a resource for professionals who work in behavioral health care and psychiatric hospitals or units and for those who care for patients who are being evaluated or treated for behavioral health conditions in general hospital settings and critical access hospitals. In addition, this book contains information helpful to environment of care and safety professionals and those, such as emergency department staff, who are likely to encounter patients at risk for self-harm or suicide and whose suicide risk may or may not be related to the reason for their hospitalization. This book is also for accreditation professionals who need to understand The Joint Commission\u2019s requirements related to patient suicide.<\/p>\n
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| 3<\/td>\n | Table of Contents <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 5<\/td>\n | Introduction <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 9<\/td>\n | Chapter 1: Identifying Suicide Risks: An Overview <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 14<\/td>\n | Joint Commission Requirements <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 15<\/td>\n | Minimize Risk in the Physical Environment Screen and Assess Patients for Suicide Risk Mitigate Risk for Patients Identified as Suicide Risks <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 16<\/td>\n | Screening Factors <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 18<\/td>\n | Special Populations <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 20<\/td>\n | Lethality Factors Protective Factors <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 25<\/td>\n | Chapter 2: Addressing Environmental Risks in the Health Care Facility to Prevent Suicide <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 28<\/td>\n | Minimizing Environmental Risks Recommendations for Locked Inpatient Psychiatric Units <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 29<\/td>\n | Recommendations for General\/Acute Inpatient Settings <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 30<\/td>\n | Recommendations for Emergency Departments <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 31<\/td>\n | Recommendations for Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Day Treatment, and Intensive Outpatient Pr <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 32<\/td>\n | Reducing Access to Means <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 34<\/td>\n | Reducing Opportunity Environmental Risk Assessments <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 35<\/td>\n | Addressing Identified Risks <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 36<\/td>\n | Tool 2-1. Environmental Risks for Suicide Assessment Checklist <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 45<\/td>\n | Improving Staff Awareness and Support <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 47<\/td>\n | Chapter 3: Keeping the At-Risk Patient Safe <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 51<\/td>\n | Suicide Screening Suicide Assessments <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 55<\/td>\n | Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events (CASE) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 60<\/td>\n | Initial Clinical Interventions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 62<\/td>\n | Staff Training <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 65<\/td>\n | Witnessing a Patient Suicide <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 69<\/td>\n | Chapter 4: Transitioning the At-Risk Patient to the Next Phase of Care <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 71<\/td>\n | Preparing for Discharge Patient and Family Involvement <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 75<\/td>\n | Patient and Family Resources <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 78<\/td>\n | Tool 4-1. Coping Strategies Preferences Form <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 80<\/td>\n | Setting Transitions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 82<\/td>\n | Following Up with the Patient Written Suicide Prevention Policy <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 83<\/td>\n | Tool 4-2. Procedures for Counseling and Follow-Up Care for Individuals \nat Risk of Suicide After Disc <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 86<\/td>\n | Tool 4-3. Suicide Prevention Policy Assessment Checklist <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 89<\/td>\n | Appendix <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 91<\/td>\n | Index <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Preventing Patient Suicide<\/b><\/p>\n |