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When a person dies by suicide, many others are deeply affected:
What is Postvention? Postvention is a term often used in the suicide prevention field. The definition below is from the U.S. national guidelines developed by the Survivors of Suicide Loss Task Force.1 [Postvention is] an organized response in the aftermath of a suicide to accomplish any one or more of the following:
A Shared Vision: U.S. National GuidelinesIn 2015, the Survivors of Suicide Loss Task Force of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention released its report Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress After a Suicide: U.S. National Guidelines. In preparing this report, the task force was inspired by the following vision: “a world where communities and organizations provide everyone who is exposed to a suicide access to effective services and support immediately—and for as long as necessary—to decrease their risk of suicide, to strengthen their mental health, and to help them cope with grief.”1 Key principles for creating a comprehensive postvention effort include:
Take ActionAll settings should incorporate postvention as a component of a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention. All communities and organizations should be prepared to respond to a suicide death, including tribes, towns, senior living facilities, workplaces, and health care providers. Plan ahead:
Respond effectively:
For more action steps, see the U.S. National Guidelines. Appendix B provides recommendations specific to national organizations; state and tribal governments; communities and local officials; schools, universities, businesses, and workplaces; mental health and public health agencies; professional organizations and accrediting bodies; faith communities and leaders; funeral professionals; first responders; social media and online communities; media; loss and attempt survivors; and researchers. The resources on this page will help you respond appropriately to a suicide death and to support those touched by suicide. Reference
Recommended Resources These guidelines provide a unified, far-reaching blueprint for the development of suicide postvention at all levels of U.S. society. Ken Norton of NAMI NH writes about the critical importance of effective postvention. This toolkit is designed to assist schools in the aftermath of a suicide (or other death) in the school community. This SPRC resource lists postvention resources, including information appropriate for particular settings and populations. This guide provides action steps for responding to suicide, including the immediate crisis as well as recovery in the short and long term. This guide was created to help college and university professionals respond to a student suicide. Which is the best step to follow in the immediate aftermath of an occupational exposure incident to the eyes nose or mouth?Which is the best step to follow in the immediate aftermath of an occupational exposure incident to the eyes, nose, or mouth involving human blood or OPIM? Immediately wash the exposed area with soap and water (or use an eye wash for 15 minutes).
Which of the following reflects an appropriate response to a spill involving human material and broken glass?Which of the following is the best example of an appropriate response to a spill of human material involving broken glass or other sharps? When responding to spills of human blood or OPIM that also involve broken glass or other sharps, a set of tongs or another device must be used to collect contaminated sharps.
What type container requires a label with the universal biohazard symbol Citi?Biohazard label for all equipment used with or to store infectious material (sharps container, biohazardous trash, refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges, and any other equipment that has come in contact with potentially infectious materials).
Which of the following is commonly available in a basic spill kit?A basic biohazard spill kit or supplies for cleaning and disinfecting a biohazard spill consists of? Absorbent such as paper towels, disinfectant, tongs, a biohazard bag, sharps container if applicable, and suitable personal protective equipment.
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