Risk Flashcards
1
Q
What are the steps involved in Risk planning and collaboration?
A
- Identify risk factors
- Document risk factors
- Talk to others (MDT)
- Develop plan (MDT)
- Communicate plan with all
- Take action and follow through on agreed plan
- Evaluate the outcomes
- Review and update according to assessment and context of current situation
2
Q
What does the acronym NGASR mean?
A
Nurses Global Assessment Suicide Risk
3
Q
How does the NGASR work?
A
A table of questions with a points system. The higher the total score the greater the risk
4
Q
What is de-escalation?
A
Range of verbal and non-verbal nursing skills to neutralise potential violence/suicide
5
Q
Give some examples of protective factors?
A
- Optimistic attitude of individual
- Good current mental health
- Responsibility for children or meaningful role
- Strong supports interpreted by client
- Supportive Whanau/caregivers/primary others
