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Clinical Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk of Suicide (NA2188)
Author(s): Department of Veterans Affairs - Department of Defense
Pre-Approved for: Delaware BON
Credit Hours: 20
Course Format
This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.
Course Overview
This course is the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense's Clinical Practice Guideline for Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk of Suicide Version 2.0. This guideline is designed to address the key principles of identification, management, rehabilitation, and clinical care for patients at risk for suicide.
Course Objectives
To promote evidence-based management of patients presenting with Suicidal Self-Directed Violence behavior
To promote the efficient and effective assessment of patients' risks
To identify efficacious intervention to prevent death in individuals presenting with Suicidal Self-Directed Violence behavior
To identify the critical decision points in the management of patients at risk for Suicidal Self-Directed Violence
To promote evidence-based management of individuals with (post-deployment) health concerns and behaviors related to Suicidal Self-Directed Violence
To inform local policies or procedures, such as those regarding referrals to, or consultation with, specialists
To motivate administrators at each of the Federal agencies and patient care access sites to develop innovative plans to break down barriers that may prevent patients from having prompt access to appropriate assessment and care
Course Outline
Introduction
Background
About this Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG)
Guideline Work Group
Algorithm
Recommendations a. Screening and Evaluation b. Risk Management and Treatment c. Other Management Modalities d. Knowledge Gaps and Recommend Research
Appendix A: Considerations for Suicide Prevention
Appendix B: Self-Directed Violence Classification System
Appendix C: Evidence Review Methodology
Appendix D: Patient Focus Group Methods and Findings