MedCity News July 7, 2024
In addition to making suicide screening more accessible and widespread, successful implementation of safety plans is critical — here are 3 recommendations that care teams can implement.
Every year roughly 12.3 million people struggle with suicidal thoughts, yet the vast majority don’t receive the life-saving intervention they desperately need. According to a recent study released by the Joint Commission, 39% of Joint-Commission-accredited hospitals didn’t implement safety plans during the discharge process for those admitted with suicidality. These straightforward documents outline warning signs of suicidal ideation, coping strategies, and support networks individuals can contact when they are in crisis. Only 19% incorporated every component of safety plans, as laid out by the Joint Commission, and only 4% met the full criteria...
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