SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS

1. Remove all harmful objects from the environment
2. One to one monitoring of the client day and night, having the client in view at all times even during toileting, gradually progress to 15 minute and then hourly checks
3. Ask client exactly how she/he would commit suicide. Assess how lethal the attempt would be, and how quickly it could be carried out.
4. Keep client within one arm's length distance or less at all times
5. Use plastic utensils
6. Keep electrical cords to a minimum length
7. Take all potentially harmful gifts from visitors
8. Keep all windows locked and if possible keep client in room with unbreakable glass in windows
9. Do not assign a private room