This resource was designed to help you administer the Workforce Survey by answering some frequently asked questions.
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Tools
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ToolsThe Zero Suicide Workforce Survey is a key implementation tool that can be used to assess staff knowledge, practices, and confidence related to working with individuals at risk of suicide.
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ToolsThese resources are intended to support your administration with the Zero Suicide Workforce Survey.
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VideosDavid Covington, Co-lead of the Zero Suicide Advisory Group, highlights the potential impact of training the entire workforce.
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VideosIn this video, Virna Little talks about prioritizing training in suicide care.
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VideosDavid Covington, Co-lead of the Zero Suicide Advisory Group, asserts that all staff need skills to interact with people in care at risk of suicide.
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ToolsThis letter can be used and adapted to request that staff complete the Zero Suicide Workforce Survey.
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Readings
Oordt, M. S., Jobes, D. A., Fonseca, V. P., & Schmidt, S. M. (2009). Training mental health professionals to assess and manage suicidal behavior: Can provider confidence and practice behaviors be altered?. Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior, 39(1), 21–32.
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Readings
Schmitz, W. M., Jr, Allen, M. H., Feldman, B. N., Gutin, N. J., Jahn, D. R., Kleespies, P. M., . . . Simpson, S. (2012). Preventing suicide through improved training in suicide risk assessment and care: An American Association of Suicidology Task Force report addressing serious gaps in U.S. mental health training. Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior, 42(3), 292–304.
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Readings
Rudd , M., Cukrowicz, K. C., & Bryan, C. J. (2008). Core competencies in suicide risk assessment and management: Implications for supervision. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 2(4), 219–228.