Safety and Crisis Management Flashcards

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

Answer: A double-locked, secure container

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: The licensed mental health clinician (therapist or LCSW)

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

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

Answer: Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

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.

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

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

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

If an STRTP resident is a victim of a crime while in the facility, which action is legally required of STRTP staff?

Answer: Report the incident to law enforcement and child protective services as mandated reporters

STRTP staff are mandated reporters and must report crimes against residents to both law enforcement and child protective services.