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Page 1: Chapter 23 Suicide

Copyright © 2002 by W. B. Saunders Company. All rights reserved.

Chapter 23

Suicide

Chapter 23

Suicide

Menu F

Page 2: Chapter 23 Suicide

Copyright © 2002 by W. B. Saunders Company. All rights reserved.

Suicide precautions 1:1 monitoring

OR Suicide observation q 15 minute checks

PLUS Plastic utensils, dinnerware

Do not assign to private room

Do not allow extended time alone in room

Break away shower rods, recessed shower nozzles

Short electrical cords

Suicide precautions 1:1 monitoring

OR Suicide observation q 15 minute checks

PLUS Plastic utensils, dinnerware

Do not assign to private room

Do not allow extended time alone in room

Break away shower rods, recessed shower nozzles

Short electrical cords

Minimizing Suicidal OpportunityMinimizing Suicidal Opportunity

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Copyright © 2002 by W. B. Saunders Company. All rights reserved.

Lock unbreakable windows and safety screens

Lock utility and examining rooms, kitchens, stairwells, offices, closets

Remove harmful objects from client: belts, shoelaces, metal nail files, scissors, razors, tweezers, matches, medications, cords, perfume, glass containers

Inspect gifts from visitors and remove harmful objects

Ensure that visitors do not leave harmful objects behind

Some agencies inspect client unit after visiting hours

Search client for harmful objects on return from pass

Lock unbreakable windows and safety screens

Lock utility and examining rooms, kitchens, stairwells, offices, closets

Remove harmful objects from client: belts, shoelaces, metal nail files, scissors, razors, tweezers, matches, medications, cords, perfume, glass containers

Inspect gifts from visitors and remove harmful objects

Ensure that visitors do not leave harmful objects behind

Some agencies inspect client unit after visiting hours

Search client for harmful objects on return from pass

Minimizing Suicidal Opportunity, cont.Minimizing Suicidal Opportunity, cont.

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