ASSESSING CLIENTS FOR IMMINENT RISK AND NEED FOR HOSPITALIZATION
This event is closed.
Date/Time: US/Eastern
Starts: Fri Nov 18, 2022 @ 9:30 AM
Ends: Fri Nov 18, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Location
Zoom
As a result of this training, participants will:
•Be able to discuss the purpose and benefits of inpatient psychiatric treatment
•Define “Imminent Risk to Self or Others”
•Develop an understanding of criteria for involuntary transport and involuntary admission to an inpatient psychiatric unit
•Learn how to assess for risk, what symptoms to look for, and the importance of collateral information
•Be able to explain when to call 911 and when to call mobile crisis
•Be able to explain alternative actions and plans when individuals do not meet criteria for involuntary services
•Begin to discuss legal and ethical implications of involuntary psychiatric care
Hosted by
Family Service League
As a result of this training, participants will:
•Be able to discuss the purpose and benefits of inpatient psychiatric treatment
•Define “Imminent Risk to Self or Others”
•Develop an understanding of criteria for involuntary transport and involuntary admission to an inpatient psychiatric unit
•Learn how to assess for risk, what symptoms to look for, and the importance of collateral information
•Be able to explain when to call 911 and when to call mobile crisis
•Be able to explain alternative actions and plans when individuals do not meet criteria for involuntary services
•Begin to discuss legal and ethical implications of involuntary psychiatric care