Suicide Precautions Monitoring Checklist
Comprehensive suicide precautions monitoring documentation including environmental safety checks, patient observation, and therapeutic interventions.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Per observation level
- Estimated Time: Ongoing documentation
- Role: Psychiatric/Medical Staff
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: Joint Commission NPSG.15.01.01, CMS CoP, State Mental Health Regulations
Environmental Safety
Room and environment checks
- Room checked for safety hazards?
- Sharps and dangerous items removed?
- Ligature points assessed/eliminated?
- Belongings searched per policy?
- Bathroom safety verified?
Observation Documentation
Patient monitoring
- Observations documented per level (q15, 1:1)?
- Patient location documented each check?
- Patient behavior documented?
- Patient mood documented?
Therapeutic Intervention
Patient engagement
- Therapeutic contact made?
- Safety contract reviewed/updated?
- Coping skills discussed?
- Hope and reasons for living discussed?
Risk Reassessment
Ongoing risk evaluation
- Suicide risk reassessed this shift?
- Risk level unchanged?
- Physician notified of risk changes?
- Precaution level still appropriate?
Pre-Assessment Information
Initial assessment documentation and patient/facility identification
- Assessor Name / Credentials
- Assessment Date
- Department / Unit
- Assessment Type (Routine/Annual/Complaint)
- Previous assessment findings reviewed?
Infection Prevention & Control
Verify infection control practices per CDC and Joint Commission standards
- Hand hygiene compliance observed?
- Appropriate PPE available and properly used?
- Isolation precautions properly implemented?
- Sharps containers available and not overfilled?
- High-touch surfaces properly disinfected?
Patient Safety & Identification
Verify patient safety protocols and identification procedures
- Two patient identifiers used before procedures?
- Fall risk assessment completed?
- Call light within patient reach?
- Bed in lowest position with brakes locked?
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Why Use This Suicide Precautions Monitoring Checklist?
This suicide precautions monitoring checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for psychiatric/medical staff professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 7 sections. Recommended frequency: per observation level.
Ensures compliance with Joint Commission NPSG.15.01.01, CMS CoP, State Mental Health Regulations. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Suicide Precautions Monitoring Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 7 sections: Environmental Safety, Observation Documentation, Therapeutic Intervention, Risk Reassessment, Pre-Assessment Information, Infection Prevention & Control, Patient Safety & Identification. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per observation level. Each completion takes approximately Ongoing documentation.
Who should use this Suicide Precautions Monitoring Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Psychiatric/Medical Staff professionals in the healthcare industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.