Warning Signs/Protective Factors
Self-Injury
Suicide Assessment
Action Plan
Re-entry
100
Name 2 warning signs of suicide.
What is suicide threats, notes, final arrangements, drastic changes in behavior.
100
Name 3 indicators of self-injury.
What is unexplained bruises, scares, cuts inappropriate use of clothing to conceal wounds possession of sharp implements (razors, tacks, shards of glass) evidence of self-injury (journals, drawings, social networking sites)
100
What steps should be taken to ensure the safety of the student?
What is Supervise student at all times For life threatening situations call 911 Call School Police if student is agitated Do Not transport students Contact Law enforcement to conduct welfare check, as apporpriate
100
You should collaborate with this person to determine an appropriate action based on level of risk.
What is another school site crisis team member.
100
A student returning to school following hosptialization, including psychiatric and drug or alcohol in patient treatment, must have this permission/authorization.
What is written permission by the health provider to attend school. See attachment H.
200
Name 2 protective factors.
What is school connectedness, social supports, religious beliefs, ability to cope with stress.
200
In the event of self-injury contagion, how should students be assessed?
What is INDIVIDUALLY. Never in settings such as student assemblies, public announcements, classrooms, or groups.
200
Phone calls for consultation should be made in what kind of setting?
What is CONFIDENTIAL.
200
This should happen if a student will be transported to an emergency mental health hospital.
What is designate a certificated staff member to accompany the student.
200
Who attends the re-entry meeting?
What is Parent, student, key support staff, and crisis member
300
What are 2 suicide risk factors?
What is home problems, school problems, behavior problems, physical problems.
300
What is something you should NOT do when dealing with self-injurious behavior?
What is do not discourage self-injury. Encourage appropriate coping and problem-solving skills. Listen with calm and caring. Reacting angry, shocked, or using punishment may increase self-injurious behavior.
300
Current thoughts of suicide, plan with specifics, access to weapons or means on hand, current sense of hopelessness, good-bye messages, previous attempts, current substance abuse, mental health history, and loss of a loved, traumatic event or bullying are indicators of what level of suicide risk?
What is HIGH RISK.
300
The administrator or designated school site crisis team member should make contact with this person.
What is parent/guardian or emergency contact.
300
What happens if the student is transferred to another school or location?
What is communicate with the receiving school to assist with transition.
400
What report needs to be file if contacting the parent may escalate the student's current level of risk and or parents/guardians are contacted and are unwilling to respond ?
What is Child Abuse Report.
400
What handout needs to be provided to parent?
What is Self-Injury and Youth -General Guidelines for Parents (Attachment J).
400
Passing thoughts of suicide, no plan, no previous attempts, no access to weapons are indicators of what suicide risk level?
What is LOW
400
This level of risk requires student supervision, communication of concerns to parent/guardian,linkage to community resources, mobilization of support system, safety planning, and monitoring.
What is LOW RISK.
400
What is the name of the report you must file?
What is RARD (Risk Assessment Referral Data). Submit within 24 hours to administrator.
500
What do Crisis Team Member do during Risk Assessments?
What is SAVE LIVES!
500
What is the protocol for responding to students who self-injure?
What is 1. Respond immediately, 2. Supervise the student 3. Assess for SUICIDE risk 4. Communicate/involve parent/guardian even if the student is not suicidal
500
Thoughts of suicide, plan with some specifics, unsure of intent, past history of substance use, self-injurious behavior, and recent trauma are indicators of what level of suicide risk?
What is MODERATE RISK.
500
This level of risk may require contacting LA DMH ACCESS for mental health evaluation, handing off student to parent/guardian who commits to seek immediate mental health assessment, law enforcement or psychiatric mobile responder, and re-entry planning.
What is MODERATE/HIGH RISK.
500
Where are notes, documentation, and records of the incident kept?
What is a CONFIDENTIAL file separate and apart from the student's cumulative records.
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