Suicide Risk Care Pathway in the Military Health System Post-Test [2022

____________is defined by: "Thoughts of death, the wish to die, and/or indifference to dying." - Passive ideation A comprehensive and useful safety plan should: - Includes ways to seek social and professional support, and lethal means safety measures A non-BH provider should refer to a BH provider, BH Consultant in Primary Care, or the nearest emergency department - [All of the above] -When patient is communicating suicidal intent, verbally, electronically, or in writing -When suicidal ideation is present and paired with access to lethal means, such as firearms -When suicidal ideation is present and paired with preparatory behaviors such as putting affairs in order An effective provider does the following when discussing lethal means safety: - Meets the patients where they are and gets their input at every step As a best practice, providers should: - Follow up with patients who miss scheduled appointments and reschedule As a non-behavioral health provider, you may do the following when you learn that your patient is experiencing a new suicide risk factor - Conduct a clinical evaluation and comprehensive risk assessment to assign a risk level Behavioral Health and psychiatric symptoms such as hopelessness, depressed mood, and insomnia are risk factors for suicide - True Clinical Indicators that could warrant a C-SSRS screening include: positive depression screen, recent psychiatric hospitalization, and/or recent, serious psychosocial stressors - True Feeling overwhelmed when working with a patient with suicide risk - Should signal a need to recuse self from work until competencies can be strengthened. For patients with Low Acute Risk, th