Suicide precaution policy

Clinical Requirement:

suicideprecaution..docx To demonstrate understanding of creating a therapeutic and safe environment for a suicidal client. Instructions: This assignment will use a word document to create a policy outline. Clearly identify sections of the policy based upon the listed expectations. Content: You are working on a newly opened observation unit in the hospital. Recently there has been an overflow of suicidal clients awaiting placement at the psychiatric facility. The staff recognizes there is not a fully developed policy on how to safely care for a suicidal client. Working together with case management and other staff nurses, you have been asked to create policy recommendations. Your recommendations should include: · How to create a safe environment · Considerations or actions needed when a client is admitted or discharged · Considerations or actions during the client’s admission (length of stay) · Identify allowable and restricted personal items for the client · Expectations of client monitoring · Describe the requirements of how the client is to be monitored, how often, and by whom. · Nursing Considerations · Expectations of nursing interactions when dealing with suicidal client · Required documentation expectations · Describe the roles of CNA, LPN, RN Format: · Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.) · Logical, original and insightful · Professional organization, style, and mechanics in APA format · Submit document through Grammarly to correct errors before submission.