Why SUDS Outpatient Involves This Service
Substance use and transitions can amplify suicide risk; SUDS Outpatient Psychiatry coordinates with suicide-prevention services through approved risk pathways.
Common Involvement Triggers
Current or recent suicide risk, high-risk designation or follow-up, overdose with uncertain intent, transition from acute care, or rapid risk change.
Shared-Care Responsibilities
Define risk-monitoring, outreach, safety-plan, medication, substance-use, means-safety, and follow-up responsibilities without publishing sensitive internal workflows.
Handoff Essentials
Use approved urgent channels and communicate the current risk assessment, substance involvement, treatment setting, protective factors, and responsible clinicians.
Continuity and Return Plan
Confirm the follow-up schedule, outreach ownership, SUD treatment plan, medication changes, and escalation route after transitions.
Operational Boundary
Confirm current eligibility, capacity, consult names, schedules, contacts, and transfer procedures in approved VA systems.
Publicly Confirmed Sources
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