"Suicide Risk Assessment: Responding to the 2007 JCAHO Patient Safety Goal"

A two-hour training on compact disc:

All organizations surveyed under either the Hospital or Behavioral Healthcare standards of the Joint Commission will be required by January 1, 2007, to have a plan in place to identify patients at risk for suicide. Suicide is the #1 sentinel event reported to the Joint Commission. NAPHS -- in conjunction with the American Psychiatric Association -- has developed this training to help clinicians and administrators identify practical steps they can take to better assess suicide risk. Learn from experts who have participated in the development of the APA's practice guideline on suicide assessment as well as from peers who have implemented suicide risk assessment in their facilities.

• Compact disc order form (.pdf)
• Faculty
• Objectives
• Background materials (Douglas G. Jacobs, M.D.)
  • NEW! Resource Guide for Implementing the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) 2007 Patient Safety Goals on Suicide
  • Assessment and Assignment of Suicide Risk / Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
  • Appendix/review article
  • Safety Goal (Page 10-11)
  • Stop a Suicide Today
• Background materials (American Psychiatric Association)
  • APA's Practice Guideline on Management of Suicidal Behaviors
  • APA's Quick Reference Guideline
  • Review article: Application of the APA Practice Guidelines on Suicide to Clinical Practice
  • APA CME Course

"Caring for the Suicidal Patient in the Inpatient Setting"

For staff members working within the inpatient setting, there is heightened need to be able to effectively assess, monitor, and treat suicidal individuals while they are in the hospital and as they make the transition back to the community. This training provides practical tips and case examples - particularly examples related to high-risk populations, including youth and the elderly.  

• Audiotape training (.pdf)
• About the speakers (.pdf)
• Resources & objectives(.pdf)

"Suicide Assessment and Intervention"

Suicide is the #1 sentinel event reported to the Joint Commission. Is your organization prepared to reduce the incidence of suicide within your treatment setting? Learn from an expert about the latest in clinical risk assessment, dealing with managed care, and the increasing risk of malpractice litigation.  

• Audiotape training (.pdf)
• About the speakers (.pdf)
• Staff development materials (.pdf)
  

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