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Staffing Analyzer: Simplifying Data for Nurse Managers 60 Essential Forms for Long-Term Care Documentation

When the resident communicates a desire to commit suicide, a licensed nurse should:

• Request a social service consultation
• Notify the attending physician
• Request an order for a psychological consultation
• Update the care plan and communicate the resident's intention to other staff, as appropriate
• Review the MDS to determine whether a significant change assessment is necessary
• Schedule the resident for review during the next care plan meeting
• Notify the responsible party

 This excerpt was adapted from HCPro's Clinical Documentation: An Essential Guide for Long-Term Care Nurses.