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This chapter outlines crucial strategies for minimizing suicidal opportunities in care environments. Key measures include continuous 1:1 monitoring and 15-minute checks, as well as maintaining oversight in common areas. Staff should avoid private room assignments and limit residents' time alone to reduce risks. Remove hazardous items such as belts, shoelaces, and sharp objects. Lock away utility rooms and inspect any gifts from visitors to prevent harmful objects from being introduced. Implement strict safety protocols to ensure the well-being of individuals in care.
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Chapter 23Suicide F Menu
Minimizing Suicidal Opportunity • 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 B F Menu
Minimizing Suicidal Opportunity, cont. • 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 B Menu
