Speaker
Description
The purpose of the rapid oral presentation is to share the steps taken within Niagara Region Public Health’s Family Health Division to support nurses in assessing and supporting clients who may be at risk for suicide. As part of the journey to implement and integrate the Assessment and Care of Adults at Risk for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour best practice guideline new approaches to practice and staff education have emerged.
The outcomes to be covered in the presentation would be the development of policy, procedures, and referral pathways to support staff in completing assessments and clinical decision-making. Training needs will also be discussed, including training on the use of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and in navigating complex client scenarios. Finally, the presentation would cover future planning to further support nurses and consolidate learning. This includes a brief overview of a high-fidelity simulation training pilot project being developed, with data collection to take place in the fall of 2024.
This presentation will benefit symposium participants in several ways. Participants who have, or are considering, implementing the Suicide Assessment best practice guideline may consider adapting Niagara’s approach to meet their own needs. Additionally, any participants who have an interest in the development of research and furthering nursing science may be interested in the pilot project in development.
Author(s) Credentials and Title
MN, RN
Nursing Practice Specialist
Keywords
Suicide, Assessment, Public Health
What RNAO BPG or tool/toolkit is this work related to:
Assessment and Care of Adults at Risk for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour
| Organization Name | Niagara Region Public Health |
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