| Title |
Harmston, Catherine_DNP_2021 |
| Alternative Title |
Introduction of a Universal Suicide Risk Screening Tool and Follow Up Care in the Emergency Department of a Rural Hospital: A Quality Improvement Project |
| Creator |
Harmston, Catherine MSN, APRN, FNP-BC |
| Collection Name |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
| Description |
The following Doctor of Nursing Practice dissertation explores the implementation of a suicide risk screening tool in the rural emergency department in Oneida County. |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice project was to determine if the use of a universal suicide risk screening tool and the provision of suicide care resources in a rural emergency department would reduce suicide rates in Oneida County. For the purposes of this project, all patients presenting to the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital emergency department in Malad, Idaho, were universally screened for suicide risk using the Patient Safety Screener (PSS-3) tool. If patients screened positive, lethal means and safety were discussed. Then, an individualized plan of care was created for the patient, and if necessary, referrals were made. It was found that after introducing the screening tool, 26-47% of all emergency department patients were screened. All patients who screened positive were either transferred to a behavioral health facility, admitted to the hospital, or discharged with mental health resources and referrals. Findings indicate that screening for suicidal risk allows clinicians to identify individuals who require intervention. Once they are identified as high risk, an individual plan of care can be created, and the appropriate referrals can be made. This project demonstrated that a better screening process could be implemented, and individuals at risk can be appropriately identified. By identifying and intervening, suicide rates in Oneida County should decline. |
| Subject |
Nursing; Mental health; Suicide--Prevention |
| Keywords |
prevention; rural; screening; suicide; risk factors |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2021 |
| Medium |
Dissertation |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
930 KB; 42 page PDF |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6wv54kc |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
12075 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6wv54kc |
