September is Suicide Prevention Month

Onward Regulatory Solutions recognizes September is National #SuicidePreventionMonth

Every 40 seconds someone dies from suicide.
Many suicide events occur every year within health care facilities, including psychiatric units within general hospitals, general medical/surgical units and emergency departments.

In 2020, suicide was the 3rd most frequent sentinel event reported to the Joint Commission.
Joint Commission and CMS have made suicide prevention a high priority for health care facilities.
Get familiar with resources: National Prevention Suicide Lifeline 800.273.TALK or text TALK to 741741.