Emergency Response Protocols for Suicidal Behavior

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What is the primary purpose of the Monarch procedure on suicidal or self-harming behaviors?

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To provide information so staff can respond appropriately to these behaviors

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How does suicidal ideation differ from self harm?

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Suicidal ideation is thinking about ending your life; self-harm is self injury with or without intent.

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If an Individual is exhibiting suicidal behavior and is in immediate danger or can harm themselves or others call the following code:

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Code Red

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When dealing with a student exhibiting suicidal behavior and is in immediate danger you must do all of the following EXCEPT: Supervise the student at all times, Keep the student away from potentially dangerous items, Remove the student to a different location, Remove other people from the location

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Remove the student to a different location

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Who should you notify upon receiving assistance from Monarch Staff or an Emergency Response Team? Notify Monarch School Principal, Monarch School Vice Principal, and Director of Behavioral Health

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Notify Monarch School Principal, Monarch School Vice Principal and Director of Behavioral Health

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Which of the following is the correct action when documenting an incident, according to organizational policies and procedures? No documentation is needed as long as you let Principal, Vice Principal, and Director of Behavioral Services know, Document on an email to required staff, Always fill out an incident report no matter the circumstance, Document it using the required method (progress note, incident report, Google Form)

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Document it using the required method (progress note, incident report, Google Form)

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If an Individual is exhibiting suicidal behavior and is in no immediate danger to harm themselves or others call the following code:

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No code needed

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When is it appropriate to contact a student’s caregivers if the student is expressing suicidal ideation and/or engaging in self-injurious behavior?

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Always contact parents or caregivers