Definitions
This type of monitoring requires direct and continual visualization of the patient at all times, including the restroom
1:1 Monitoring
This risk level generally does not need interventions other than routine monitoring
Low Risk
What screening must be completed at triage in the ED or during admission
Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
How do you get a safety tray
You call 1-7333 every time the patient wants to order and ask for a safety tray
The individualized patient plan developed for safety following the completion of healthcare services
Suicide Prevention Safety Plan
Moderate Risk
How often do you need to rescreen a positive patient
Every 12 hours until discharged
What do I do if my patient is a low risk but I think they need a telesitter
order a telesitter, for low-risk patient the nurse is allowed to use their judgement to decide if patient is okay without interventions
Licensed or certified individual that provide services such as therapy or counseling
Behavioral Health Professionals
This risk level requires 1:1 supervision until the provider/ psych determines otherwise
If a patient cannot be assessed due to condition, nurses must document what
unable to assess
What order should all patients have if they are a positive suicide screen in order to start precautions
suicide precaution order
Term referring to providing observation consistent with a patient's medical condition, without special precautions
Routine Monitoring
These individualized actions may include but are not limited to environmental modifications, increased surveillance
Suicide Precautions
Patients that are positive should have this kind of tray
Safety tray
What sheet should be used to help guide the nurse in suicide precaution decision making.
the suicide communication tool
This term refers to monitoring more than routine but without continual visualization
Close monitoring
What is the hotline number that is printed on all after visit summaries for discharge planning
988
How often do you need to chart on interventions for your positive patients
Every 12hrs
What communication tool should be given to the 1:1 sitter everyday