Guides and Protocols for Staff
Australia provides a range of guidelines and protocols to support staff in effectively responding to individuals at risk of suicide. They are designed for use in both community and clinical settings and often include specific protocols for different workforces, such as mental health professionals, peer workers, and general practitioners.
Description
SA Health's Office of the Chief Psychiatrist provides a clinical pathway for managing individuals in suicide and self-harm distress. This standard outlines best practices for care within SA Health facilities.
Guidelines incorporating the Zero Suicide in Healthcare framework, detailing core components of suicide prevention clinical pathways.
A resource outlining best practices for the care of individuals who may be suicidal, emphasising evidence-based approaches.
Developed by Suicide Prevention Australia, this framework aims to enhance the capability of the clinical workforce in responding to individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
These guidelines, prepared in collaboration with the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, provide resources for organisations and individuals offering services to people bereaved by suicide.
This document outlines procedures for crisis intervention for young people and children in Western Australia, aligning with the state's Suicide Prevention Framework 2021–2025.
This guidance material supports the integration of suicide prevention peer workers into existing governance structures, providing orientation and support strategies.
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