Is suicide risk screening required for all individuals served ? (Effective: July 1, 2019)

Any examples are for  illustrative purposes only.

Yes, the standard requires screening individuals served for suicidal ideation who are being evaluated or treated for behavioral health conditions as their primary reason for care using a validated screening tool.

Reference:
Roaten K, et al. Development and Implementation of a Universal Suicide Risk Screening Program in a Safety-Net Hospital System. Joint Commission Journal of Quality and Patient Safety, 2018 Jan;44(1):4-11.