Ongoing safety assessment in the psychiatric milieu
Briefings on The Joint Commission, May 1, 2010
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National Patient Safety Goal NPSG.15.01.01 requires that patients being treated for emotional or behavioral disorders be identified for the risk of suicide. Meeting this goal has required a number of different interventions using a multidisciplinary team approach. This requires ongoing training on many different levels.
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