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How often should patients at high risk of absconding be observed?
How often should patients at high risk of absconding be observed?
- Every 60 minutes
- Only once an hour
- Every 15 minutes (correct)
- Every 30 minutes
Who should be contacted by patients if they have any questions while waiting?
Who should be contacted by patients if they have any questions while waiting?
- The triage staff (correct)
- The mental health team
- A senior decision-maker
- The clinician they will see
What should be done for patients at risk of absconding?
What should be done for patients at risk of absconding?
- They should be given additional medication
- They should be left unattended
- They should be prioritised for early assessment (correct)
- They should be placed in a different waiting area
What should be done in addition to observation for patients at high risk of absconding?
What should be done in addition to observation for patients at high risk of absconding?
What should be done when a patient is threatening to leave?
What should be done when a patient is threatening to leave?
What is the primary purpose of mental health triage for patients at risk of absconding?
What is the primary purpose of mental health triage for patients at risk of absconding?
What is the specific question the triage nurse should consider when assessing a patient's capacity?
What is the specific question the triage nurse should consider when assessing a patient's capacity?
Why is it essential to record a patient's physical description during their initial assessment?
Why is it essential to record a patient's physical description during their initial assessment?
What is the recommended approach to assessing a patient's capacity?
What is the recommended approach to assessing a patient's capacity?
What is the purpose of undertaking regular audits of mental health triage processes?
What is the purpose of undertaking regular audits of mental health triage processes?
Why is it important to ensure a patient's contact details are up to date?
Why is it important to ensure a patient's contact details are up to date?
