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Suicide Prevention
The Suicide Prevention Portal is a resource for organizations seeking to be in compliance with NPSG 15.01.01 (changes effective July 1, 2019) and the Suicide Risk Recommendations from the Suicide Risk Reduction Expert Panel:
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988, The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
National Patient Safety Goal on Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings
The Joint Commission has approved revisions to its National Patient Safety Goals® regarding Suicide Prevention.
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Effective July 1, 2019, seven new and revised elements of performance (EPs) became applicable to all Joint Commission-accredited hospitals and behavioral health care organizations, and effective July 1, 2020 these became applicable to all Joint Commission-accredited critical access hospitals as well. These requirements are at National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) 15.01.01 and are designed to improve the quality and safety of care for those who are being treated for behavioral health conditions and those who are identified as high risk for suicide.
Resources
- General Suicide Reduction Tools
- Resource Compendium
- SIG FAQ
- Suicide Prevention Webinar: Safety Planning Webinar Replay
- Suicide Prevention Webinar: Safety Planning Slide Deck
- Suicide Prevention Webinar: Safety Planning Video Example 1 (5.46 min)
- Suicide Prevention Webinar: Safety Planning Video Example 2 (2.29 min)
- Suicide Prevention Webinar: Safety Planning Video Example 3 (3.33 min)
- Suicide Prevention Webinar: Safety Planning Video Example 4 (4.14 min)
- The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety: Incidence and Method of Suicide in Hospitals in the United States