STRTP Safety and Crisis Management 3

Question 1

An STRTP's medication management policy must require that controlled substances be stored in:

Accepted Answer

A double-locked, secure container

Answer

California regulations require controlled substances in residential facilities to be stored in a double-locked container to prevent diversion or misuse.

Question 2

When a resident requires emergency psychiatric hospitalization, the STRTP must:

Accepted Answer

Notify the placing agency and ensure the resident's records accompany them to the hospital

Answer

The placing agency must be promptly notified of emergency hospitalizations, and the facility should ensure the hospital receives necessary clinical information.

Question 3

Which staff member in an STRTP typically has primary responsibility for conducting a safety assessment when a resident discloses self-harm ideation?

Accepted Answer

The licensed mental health clinician (therapist or LCSW)

Answer

Licensed mental health clinicians are responsible for conducting formal safety assessments when a resident discloses suicidal or self-harm ideation.

Question 4

Which tool is commonly used in STRTPs to assess a resident's suicide risk level?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

Answer

The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is a validated, widely used tool for assessing the severity of suicidal ideation and behavior in clinical settings.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'safety check' or 'welfare check' conducted by STRTP staff during nighttime hours?

Accepted Answer

To verify each resident's location and well-being at regular intervals throughout the night

Answer

Nighttime welfare checks ensure resident safety by confirming that each resident is accounted for and not in distress during overnight hours.

STRTP - Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program Practice Test

STRTP - Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program Practice Test

STRTP Safety and Crisis Management 3