This MOU provides a structure for developing agreements between Inpatient and Outpatient Behavioral Health Care providers focused on improving care transitions for people with a history of suicide risk.
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At the center of the Zero Suicide framework is the need for primary health and behavioral health to work together to provide high-quality care for those at risk for suicide.
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Bronson Healthcare system serves patients and families throughout southwest Michigan and northern Indiana by offering a full range of services from primary care to advanced critical care. In 2015, Bronson created a behavioral health department and, in 2016, was awarded a $160,000 grant from Priority Health to develop integrated behavioral health (IBH) teams and to implement Zero Suicide in all settings, starting with primary care.
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ToolsThis suicide risk screening pathway is designed for outpatient primary care and clinics to use during telehealth screenings (e.g., phone, video).
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ToolsDr. Virna Little, PsyD discusses the immediate and growing effects of COVID-19 on suicide risk.
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ToolsThis report describes evidence-based practices for improving clinical care and outcomes for people with a history of suicide risk during the critical period of transition from inpatient to outpatient care.
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ToolsThis May 2019 revision of the National Patient Safety Goal 15.01.01 has seven new and revised elements of performance applicable to all Joint Commission-accredited hospitals and behavioral health care organizations effective July 1, 2019.
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ToolsThis resource provides information for providers speaking to clients about suicide risk and includes communication tips, recommended resources, and more.
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Suicide Care Pathway Coding for Primary and Behavioral Health Care presents codes applicable to a care pathway in primary and behavioral health care systems.