Implementing a systems approach to suicide prevention in a mental health service using the Zero Suicide Framework.

CONCLUSION: An all-of-service, systems approach to suicide prevention with a strong focus on cultural shifts and aspirational goals can be successfully implemented within a mental health service with only modest additional resources when supported by engaged leadership across the organisation. A continuous quality improvement approach is vital in the relentless pursuit of zero suicides in healthcare.
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Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 16, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Turner K, Sveticic J, Almeida-Crasto A, Gaee-Atefi T, Green V, Grice D, Kelly P, Krishnaiah R, Lindsay L, Mayahle B, Patist C, Van Engelen H, Walker S, Welch M, Woerwag-Mehta S, Stapelberg NJ Tags: Aust N Z J Psychiatry Source Type: research