A computer information system in a suicide prevention centre.
The process of planning and implementing a computer information system in a suicide attempt counselling service is described. The discussion highlights the importance of: involving line workers at all stages, clearly defining the uses the data will be put to, and establishing a forum for periodic reviews of the system. The hardware and software options we elected to choose are also described.
D001955:British Columbia; D003155:Community Mental Health Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008331:Management Information Systems; D012984:Software; D000092864:Suicide Prevention