LeadingAge Washington

3/12/13

Suicide Education & Prevention

In 2012 the Wa. State Legislature passed ESHB 2366 “The Matt Adler Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management Training Act of 2012”, now RCW43.70.442. The law requires that certain professions are trained in the assessment, treatment and management of potentially suicidal individuals. 

The law also requires that a study be conducted to help answer several questions about suicide education and prevention.   Questions include what is the current level of training that healthcare professionals receive regarding suicide and which healthcare professions might best impact potentially suicidal individuals?

All health care professionals are encouraged to participate in the study being conducted by the University of Washington. 

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