Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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A mandated reporter LPCC suspects child physical abuse based on a child client's disclosure. The LPCC must report to child protective services:
Answer: Immediately upon forming a reasonable suspicion, without conducting their own investigation
Mandated reporters are legally required to report suspected child abuse immediately upon forming a reasonable suspicion; they are not required to investigate or confirm the abuse before reporting.
Which of the following is the MOST clinically significant risk factor for near-term suicide attempt?
Answer: A recent prior suicide attempt within the last 90 days
A recent prior suicide attempt is the strongest single predictor of a future suicide attempt, especially within the first 90 days following the attempt.
An LPCC working in a community mental health center experiences a client who discloses active homicidal ideation toward a coworker. After notifying law enforcement, what is the NEXT appropriate clinical step?
Answer: Consult with a supervisor and document the clinical decision-making process
After fulfilling the duty-to-protect through law enforcement notification, the clinician must consult with a supervisor and create thorough documentation of the risk assessment and rationale for all actions taken.
A client in a rural area discloses suicidal ideation but refuses hospitalization and has no means restriction options available. What is the BEST evidence-based intervention?
Answer: Increase session frequency, develop a detailed safety plan, and coordinate with a crisis line for between-session support
When hospitalization is refused or not immediately accessible, increasing contact frequency, safety planning, and connecting to crisis resources (e.g., 988 Lifeline) is the best evidence-based community-based response.
Which protective factor is MOST consistently associated with reduced suicide risk across diverse client populations?
Answer: Reasons for living and strong social connectedness
Reasons for living and strong social connectedness are consistently identified as the most robust protective factors against suicidal behavior across research studies.
During a crisis, a client states, 'I have a gun at home but I'm not going to use it.' How should the LPCC address this disclosure?
Answer: Collaboratively develop a means restriction plan and involve a trusted person to secure or remove the firearm
Disclosed access to firearms during a crisis requires means restriction counseling and active collaboration with a trusted support person to secure or remove the lethal means.
An LPCC receives a call from a client's adult child who reports their parent, a current client, is stockpiling medications and speaking about suicide. What should the LPCC do FIRST?
Answer: Thank the caller for the information and attempt to contact the client directly to assess safety
While acknowledging the collateral call without confirming treatment details, the clinician should immediately attempt to contact the client to conduct a direct safety assessment.