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TJC finding on suicide prevention brings quick action

28 Apr 2019

At-risk patients will be on constant suicide watch



By: Amy Stokes, MSN, RN-BC, professional development specialist

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In response to The Joint Commission Survey, patients with severe risk for suicide will have a one-on-one observer assigned to them for direct continual observation. The observer will watch and report any changes in behavior or attempts at self-harm. 

If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact Zennia Ceniza, Salem Health vice president of clinical operations, at 503-814-1283 or email her at zennia.ceniza@salemhealth.org