title: After an attempt: caring for the suicidal patient on the medical-surgical unit.
abstract: Suicide risk for a patient is highest immediately after an attempt. A patient may be treated and stabilized on a medical-surgical unit, where staff may not have the necessary resources and training to maintain patient safety. Care concerns for the suicidal patient are addressed, and recommendations regarding staff training and patient safety are offered.
authors.affiliation: St. Peter Chemical Dependency Center, Lacey, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Guptill
mesh_terms: D004780:Environment, Controlled; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D018570:Risk Assessment; D017751:Safety Management; D013406:Suicide, Attempted