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HSE National Procedure

National Clinical Programme for Self-Harm and Suicide-related Ideation


Topic: Self harm and suicide
Document Owner: Clinical design and innovation - national clinical programme for mental health
National Group: National clinical programme mental health services jointly with college of psychiatry of ireland
Effective From: 01 October 2018
To aid services to establish the service locally. Should be read in conjunction with National Model of Care and Review of the Operation of the Programme.
National Clinical Programme for Self-Harm and Suicide-related Ideation PDF, 2.11MB

The aim of this national procedure clinical programme is to develop a standardised and effective process for the assessment and management of all age groups who present to ED following self-harm or with suicidal ideation. It aims to ensure that all patients receive a standardised triage, bio-psychosocial assessment, have access to skilled clinicians, involvement of family / carers, emergency care plans and appropriate follow up.

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