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Universal screening for suicide is a Joint Commission requirement that indicates that healthcare organizations should conduct a suicide screening on all patients. Universal screening suggest that healthcare workers should be screening every patient for suicidal ideation, regardless of whether they have a psychiatric history.
In primary care we conduct universal screenings for suicide, particularly, if it is a new patient or a returning patient that has maybe did not get a screening the first time.
Lauren Dennelly is a clinical social worker, instructor, and doctoral candidate with over 12 years of experience in healthcare social work. She has worked predominantly in integrated healthcare settings where behavioral healthcare is considered essential to health. Lauren is interested in qualitative and mixed methods healthcare research, including innovative ways to conceptualize and measure the patient experience, understanding the interpersonal dynamics underlying healthcare relationships, and investigating the effectiveness of integrated behavioral health models. She lives in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, with her family.
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