NA1740: Clinical Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk of Suicide

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Learning Objectives
To promote evidence-based management of patients presenting with Suicidal Self-Directed Violence behavior
To promote efficient and effective assessment of patients’ risks
To identify efficacious intervention to prevent death in individuals presenting with Suicidal Self Directed Violence behavior
To identify the critical decision points in management of patients at risk for Suicidal Self-Directed Violence
To promote evidence-based management of individuals with (post-deployment) health concerns and behaviors related to Suicidal Self-Directed Violence
To inform local policies or procedures, such as those regarding referrals to or consultation with specialists
To motivate administrators at each of the Federal agencies and patient care access sites to develop innovative plans to break down barriers that may prevent patients from having prompt access to appropriate assessment and care.