Public Health Interventions for Suicide Management
Tertiary | Secondary | Primary |
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CPR training for custody and civilian staff | Intake and receiving screening | Ease overcrowding, control gang-related violence, provide protective housing for vulnerable inmates |
Rescue tools on each tier | Sick call and chronic care clinics | Inmate education for symptom recognition, cellmate referrals |
Policy and training for medical emergencies | Inpatient and outpatient services | Educate custody and civilian staff in symptom recognition, referral procedures |
Crisis debriefing for custody and inmates | Suicide observation procedures | Annual mental health screening with routine physical |