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Retrospective analysis of reported suicide deaths and attempts on Veterans Health Administration campuses and inpatient units.

September 23, 2020

Mills PD, Soncrant C, Gunnar W. BMJ Qual Saf. 2021;30(7):567-576.

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This retrospective analysis used root cause analysis reports of suicide events in VA hospitals to characterize suicide attempts and deaths and provide prevention recommendations. Recommendations include avoidance of environmental hazards, medication monitoring, control of firearms, and close observation.

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