Suicide Prevention: Clinical and Legal Implications

Sunday, May 22, 2022

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Location: 103AB

With suicide as the leading cause of inmate death in corrections, prevention efforts must be made a priority in every facility. The core components of a suicide prevention program are to be identified and discussed in this presentation. Proper assessment and documentation strategies are explored. Legal issues addressing how to help reduce liability and increase quality of care are also covered.

Presenter(s)

Krista Chick, LPC

Mental Health Director
Quality Correctional Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
CE

Christie Estes, Esq

General Counsel and Compliance Director
Quality Correctional Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama