eCare: Process for Constant Observation of Suicidal and High Risk Patients

Instructions to Receive Credit

Date & Location
Wednesday, September 1, 2021, 8:00 AM - Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 5:00 PM

Registration
There is no cost to attend this educational activity.

Overview
Patients are at risk for many things- including personal safety, self harm, or suicide.  As care providers, the goal is to ensure the utmost safety for the patients and staff in all situations.   Additionally, The Joint Commission and CMS have detailed requirements for ensuring safe and secure environments for patients at risk for suicide in hospital settings. This education will explain what the process and requirements are for constant observers in a hospital setting. Additional aspects of this education will be highlighting appropriate therapeutic communication techniques and how to create a safe environment for at risk and suicidal patients in the hospital.

Target Audience
Specialties - Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Professions - Manager, Nurse - RN, Nurse -LPN/LVN

ANCC Learning Outcomes
Outcome:  100 % of participants will demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of being a constant observer/sitter by passing post-test with score of ≥ 80%.

  1. Identify warning signs resulting in safety concerns for at risk/suicidal patients
  2. Identify forms of therapeutic communication to utilize when communicating with at risk/suicidal patients
  3. Understand the different levels of observation
  4. Understand the role and responsibilities of being a constant observer including preparing the room environment, diet, and visitor restrictions

Additional Information
ADA Statement:
ADA accommodations will be made in accordance with the law. If you require ADA accommodations, please indicate what your needs are at the time of registration. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.

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Accreditation
Nurses (NCPD)
Avera is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  A total of 0.75 contact hours can be received upon completion of this education activity. Attendance at the entire educational activity is required to receive contact hours.