What is the strongest single predictor of future risk of suicide?
Previous suicide attempt
Who is this and what ARE his titles?

Andrew Noorollah, Chief Clinical Officer / Patient Representative
To extinguish a fire- PASS acronym guidelines are?
P ull
A im
S queeze
S weep
In CBT, what are the 3 C's?
Refers to the cognitive reframing skill: Catch It, Check It, Change It
What is the correct hospital approved abbreviation for "patient"?
Pt
(not Pt. or PT)
What are the four components of suicide risk evaluation?
Who is this person and what is her title?

Hilary Cole, Registered Dietician
Where do you find the Policies and Procedures?
-On the G drive and in the psychology department (under individual therapy binder)
This DBT concept teaches skills to manage painful emotions instead of trying to avoid them.
What is distress tolerance?
You just went to a patient's room and attempted to engage them in individual therapy. They were sleeping and when you tried to wake them up, they mumbled something and went back to sleep. Do you document this encounter?
Yes! It shows we are attempting to engage Pt in individual therapy and how they responded.
What is an appropriate coping skill to document on a Danger to Self Safety Plan?
A. Avoiding people
B. Cannabis
C. "I don't need coping skills anymore because I feel great!"
D. Getting a professional manicure
E. None of the above
E. None of the above
Who is this and what is their title?
Amber Hernandez, Director of Health Information Services (will accept Medical Records)
Psychiatrist(s) scheduled for treatment team that day
You are running a workbook group on psychosis. A Pt states, "I hear voices all the time." What symptom is the Pt experiencing?
Auditory hallucinations
A patient was admitted to the hospital for detox due to excessive alcohol use. They deny SI and HI and they live with family. How might you document criteria for hospitalization?
Pt continues to meet criteria for hospitalization AEB need for medication stabilization.
What is an appropriate short term plan to include on a safety plan?
A. Become a doctor so I can help others like me
B. Help family by giving them money from savings
C. Resolve conflict with boyfriend
D. Grab some drinks with good friends
C. Resolve conflict with boyfriend
Who do we contact for tx concerns if a patient's psychiatrist is Dr. Chaudhri?
Greg (Nurse Practitioner)
What do you have to disclose prior to individual therapy? (list 3)
limits of confidentiality
trainee/intern/associate status
supervisor
What types of recovery meetings do we offer to patients?
12-Step (AA, NA)
SMART Recovery
Recovery International
A patient is set to discharge today. They were admitted to the hospital voluntarily due to increased SI but after engaging in treatment and stabilizing on medication, they are feeling much better. How do you document criteria for hospitalization?
You do not have to.
What is a NOT a good way to assess for suicidal ideation?
A. Have you been having thoughts about how you would end your life?
B. Do you currently have any thoughts of harming yourself?
C. What have you been thinking about doing to hurt yourself?
D. Do you have a plan for dying by suicide?
B. Do you currently have any thoughts of harming yourself?
Who is this person and what is his title?

Dr. R. Bradley Sanders, Executive Medical Director
What are the 5 steps to filling a Tarasoff?
- Collect information on the identifiable victim
- Contact police
- Contact Victim
- Mail physical report
- Upload copy to teams/send email
According to Yalom, what is the main tool of change in a process group?
The group itself!
A patient talks about past abuse from their mother during group. You follow up with them, assess for possible need to report, and consult with Dr. J. It is determined that you do not need to file a CPS or APS report. How might you document this clinical encounter?
Something to the effect of...
Pt discussed instance of past abuse. Writer followed up with Pt individually after group to assess for possible need for mandated report. Pt stated that the abuse was a long time ago and there are no children currently at risk. After consulting with Director of Psychology & Addictive Disorders, it was determined that a report to adult or child welfare services is not warranted at this time.