Suicide Precaution Policy

Purpose of Assignment:
To demonstrate understanding of creating a therapeutic and safe environment for a suicidal client.
Instructions:
This assignment will use a word document to create a policy outline. Clearly identify sections of the policy based upon the listed expectations.
Content:
You are working on a newly opened observation unit in the hospital. Recently there has been an overflow of suicidal clients awaiting placement at the psychiatric facility. The staff recognizes there is not a fully developed policy on how to safely care for a suicidal client. Working together with case management and other staff nurses, you have been asked to create policy recommendations. Your recommendations should include:
• How to create a safe environment
o Considerations or actions needed when a client is admitted or discharged
o Considerations or actions during the client’s admission (length of stay)
o Identify allowable and restricted personal items for the client
• Expectations of client monitoring
o Describe the requirements of how the client is to be monitored, how often, and by whom.
• Nursing Considerations
o Expectations of nursing interactions when dealing with suicidal client
o Required documentation expectations
o Describe the roles of CNA, LPN, RN