Common use of Suicide Risk Assessment Clause in Contracts

Suicide Risk Assessment. The State shall ensure that a formalized suicide risk assessment by a qualified mental health professional is performed within an appropriate time not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours of the initiation of suicide precautions. The assessment of suicide risk by qualified mental health professionals shall include, but not be limited to, the following: description of the antecedent events and precipitating factors; suicidal indicators; mental status examination; previous psychiatric and suicide risk history, level of lethality; current medication and diagnosis; and recommendations/treatment plan. Findings from the assessment shall be documented on both the assessment form and health care record.

Suicide Risk Assessment. The State shall ensure that a formalized suicide risk assessment by a qualified mental health professional is performed within an appropriate time not to exceed twenty-four (24) 24 hours of the initiation of suicide precautions. The assessment of suicide risk by qualified mental health professionals shall include, but not be limited to, the following: description of the antecedent events and precipitating factors; suicidal indicators; mental status examination; previous psychiatric and suicide risk history, level of lethality; current medication and diagnosis; and recommendations/treatment plan. Findings from the assessment shall be documented on both the assessment form and health care record.