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CEU Course Description

The guideline describes the critical decision points in the management of Suicidal Risk Behavior (SRB) for suicidal self-directed violent behavior and provides clear and comprehensive evidence-based recommendations incorporating current information and practices for practitioners throughout the DoD and VA Health Care systems. The guideline is intended to improve patient outcomes and local management of patients with SRB.

Author:  The Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk Work Group
With support from The Office of Quality, Safety and Value, VA, Washington, DC, and the Office of Evidence-Based Practice, U.S. Army Medical Command. Version 2.0 – 2019. 

Recommended Citation:  The Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk Work Group With support from The Office of Quality, Safety and Value, VA, Washington, DC, and the Office of Evidence-Based Practice, U.S. Army Medical Command. Version 2.0 – 2019.

References / Contributions by:

1. U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense. Guideline for guidelines. Veterans Health Administration, Office of Quality & Performance, Evidence Review Subgroup; Revised January 29, 2019.
2. Brenner LA, Breshears RE, Betthauser LM, et al. Implementation of a suicide nomenclature within two VA healthcare settings. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. Jun 2011;18(2):116-128.
3. Department of Veterans Affairs. Memorandum re: Standardized suicide nomenclature (self-directed violence
   classification system). Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office. 2010.
4. Stone DM, Simon TR, Fowler KA, et al. Vital signs: Trends in state suicide rates - United States, 1999-2016 and
   circumstances contributing to suicide - 27 states, 2015. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. Jun 8
   2018;67(22):617-624.

Retrieved from:  https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/mh/srb/

CEU Course Objectives

1. Evaluate the clarity and comprehensiveness of clinical practice guidelines issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.
2. Compare and contrast the methodology used in developing clinical practice guidelines with other approaches to evidence-based medicine.
3. Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise the quality of evidence and strength of recommendations presented in clinical practice guidelines.
4. Develop a plan for integrating clinical practice guidelines into decision-making processes within a healthcare setting.
5. Assess the impact of variations in clinical practice on patient outcomes and resource utilization.
6. Construct a strategy for communicating and disseminating clinical practice guidelines to healthcare professionals within an institution or practice setting.

CEU Outline with Main Points 

1. Background
2. About this Clinical Practice Guideline
3. Guideline Work Group
4. Algorithm
5. Recommendations
6. Appendix A: Considerations for Suicide Prevention
7. Appendix B: Self-Directed Violence Classification System
8. Appendix C: Evidence Review Methodology
9. Appendix D: Patient Focus Group Methods and Findings
10. Appendix E: Evidence Table
11. Appendix F: 2013 Recommendation Categorization Table 
12. Appendix G: Participant's List
13. Appendix H: Literature Review Search Terms and Strategy
14. Appendix I: Alternative Text Descriptions of Algorithms 
15. Appendix J: Abbreviations
16. References

Course Level: Introductory

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Added On: 12/31/1969