Evaluating the prevalence of four recommended practices for suicide prevention following hospital discharge. July 10, 2024

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluating-prevalence-four-recommended-practices-suicide-prevention-following-hospital Evaluating the prevalence of four recommended practices for suicide prevention following hospital discharge. Chitavi SO, Patrianakos J, Williams SC, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2024;50(6):393-403. Preventing suicide among patients who express suicidal ideation or are identified at risk of suicide during care is a Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goal. This study surveyed Joint Commission-accredited hospitals regarding their implementation of four recommended discharge practices for suicide prevention: formal safety planning, lethal-means safety planning, warm handoffs to outpatient care, and follow-up with patients after discharge. Most of the responding hospitals had implemented some of the recommended suicide prevention strategies, and 4% had implemented all four components.