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- Licensing (Suicide Attempt, Self-harm)
- Client became upset on unit and wrapped a piece of clothing around her neck. Staff removed item from client’s neck. Client continued to search for items to wrap around her neck and items to scrape across her arm. Client used her fingernails to pick at her inner arm. After throwing objects and attempting to hit, kick, and bite staff, client was able to calm down. Client scored moderate risk for suicide per C-SSRS scale. Client will remain on suicide risk and self-harm safety precautions and remains in paper scrubs. Minimal redness noted on neck, several small pinch marks and slight openings in skin noted on inner arms. First aid applied.
- Licensing follow-up: DON informed Specialist of self-harm items used; No licensing concerns noted.
