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Suicide policies in secure environments.

N Kitchiner, G Riach, T Robinson

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |April 22, 1992
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    Staff in secure units, special hospitals, and prisons rarely review suicide prevention observation policies. Improved communication, policy reviews, and personnel preparation are recommended to enhance patient and inmate safety.

    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Psychiatry
    • Mental Health Nursing
    • Criminology

    Background:

    • Suicide prevention in secure settings is a critical concern.
    • Observation policies are standard practice in facilities housing vulnerable patients and inmates.
    • Understanding staff attitudes towards these policies is essential for effective implementation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey nurses and prison officers regarding their attitudes toward suicide prevention observation policies.
    • To identify potential differences in policy emphasis across various secure environments.
    • To provide recommendations for improving suicide prevention strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted among nurses and prison officers.
    • Participants worked in regional secure units, special hospitals, and prisons.

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  • Data collected focused on attitudes towards observation policies for suicide prevention.

    • Main Results:

    • Observation policies are infrequently reviewed in practice.
    • There are discernible differences in policy emphasis across the three surveyed environments.
    • Staff communication and policy review processes appear to be areas for improvement.

    Conclusions:

    • Current suicide prevention observation policies may not be consistently reviewed or updated.
    • Enhanced staff communication and regular policy evaluations are crucial.
    • Better preparation of personnel is needed to effectively manage suicide risks in secure settings.