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Common definitions, clear communication, and transparent documentation are important when persons in our care display an increased risk for suicide.  \nEvaluation of suicide risk should be based on clinical judgement and available information. Healthcare providers should complete or request a consult for further suicide risk assessment when appropriate.  \nSuicide Risk Level Criteria  \nA person does not need to display all criteria for the respective risk level.  \nLow Risk is indicated by: no apparent suicidal ideation; suicidal ideation of limited frequency, intensity, and duration; no identifiable plan(s); no apparent intent; few risk factors and multiple protective factors.  \nModerate Risk is indicated by: frequent suicidal ideation with limited intensity and duration; suicide attempt(s) more than 3 months ago; limited or vague plan(s); no apparent intent; limited access to lethal means; some risk factors and some protective factors.  \nHigh/Imminent Risk is indicated by: frequent, intense, and enduring suicidal ideation; current and/or suicide attempt(s) within the last 3 months; specific plan(s); intent to act, rehearsal behaviour, or preparatory behaviour; access to lethal means; severe distress; acute precipitating event; multiple risk factors and few, if any, protective factors.  \nRisk Factors and Protective Factors  \nA person’s suicide risk is influenced by factors related to circumstances, beliefs , and supports. These factors can vary widely from person to person; the importance of any one factor is subjective and based on each person’s unique  \nDefinitions  \nAcute precipitating events are recently occurring risk factors including but not limited to illness (self or social contacts), conflict, or loss.  \nLethal means are items or substances with potential to cause significant harm or death, accidentally or deliberately. Examples include rope, prescription drugs, chemicals, firearms, knives or razors.  \nPreparatory behaviour may include but isnot limited to assembling lethal means, visiting possible locations, getting personal or business affairs in order.  \nRehearsal behaviour involves practicing a suicide attempt without initiating the attempt.  \nSelf harm is the direct, deliberate destruction of one’s own body tissue without suicidal intent; considered suicidal when there is evidence of intent to die.  \nSuicidal behaviour can include suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, preparatory behaviour, or rehearsal behaviour.  \nSuicidal ideation refers to thoughts about dying or the wish to be dead without intent to act.  \nSuicidal intent refers to whether or not a person is resolved to take their own life; a desired outcome of dying by suicide.  \nSuicide is considered a conscious or deliberate act to end one’s life.  \nSuicide attempt is self-injurious behaviour that may result in injuries, but has a nonfatal outcome, with evidence (explicit or implicit) that the person had suicidal intent.  \nexperience. The following lists contain common but non-exhaustive factors that can influence suicide risk.  \nRisk Factor Examples  \nCurrent or past biological, psychological, or sociocultural aspects or characteristics of the person, social contacts, or environment that make it more likely for a person to engage in suicidal behaviour.  \n• Abuse (sexual, physical, emotional , bullying)  \n• Addiction (substances, processes)  \n• Cognitive or functional limitations  \n• Crisis (personal, financial, relationship)  \n• Depression, anxiety, or hopelessness  \n• Discrimination, oppression, ostracism, or historical trauma (often related to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, cognitive ability)  \n• Family history of suicide  \n• History of elopement, leaving against medical advice, or wandering  \n• History of self-harm  \n• History o","cbCaiiKBpbCVLS3a","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiKBpbCVLS3a","pdf",194796,"English","# Overview\n# Suicide Risk Level Criteria\n## Low Risk\n## Moderate Risk\n## High/Imminent Risk\n# Risk Factors and Protective Factors\n## Risk Factor Examples\n## Protective Factor Examples\n# Definitions\n## Acute precipitating events\n## Lethal means\n## Preparatory behaviour\n## Rehearsal behaviour\n## Self harm and suicidal behavior\n## Suicidal ideation and intent\n## Suicide and suicide attempt\n# Resources and References","[{\"question\":\"What determines a person’s suicide risk level in this criteria?\",\"answer\":\"Evaluation should rely on clinical judgement and available information. 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