In partnership with our MC Fort Worth facilities, please remember suicide assessments should ONLY be completed on patients 12 and older WITH behavioral health complaints.
Patients presenting without a behavioral health complaint should NOT BE SCREENED for suicide.
Please see below for additional information.
Thank you,
HWS Clinical Ops Team
Topics: Behavioral Health, Emergency Room, All Nurses
In partnership with our Medical City Fort Worth facility, please review the updated Suicide Huddle Card. Screening should occur in patients age 12 years and older whom are being admitted with behavioral health complaints.
Thank you for your dedication to patient safety.
HWS Clinical Ops Team
Topics: Behavioral Health, Emergency Room, Medical City, All Nurses
As nurse leaders within HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, we partner with our colleagues to promote clinical excellence throughout the communities we serve. HealthTrust advocates on behalf of our ultimate client, the patient, ensuring that they receive the highest quality, cost-effective care in a professional, compassionate, and ethical environment.
