The Under Secretary for Health considers specific VHA guidance related to the recognition of personally owned insulin pumps as a lethal means for patients with suicidal ideation and at risk for suicide in emergency departments and inpatient units to mitigate risk and improve patient safety.
All Reports
Date Issued
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Report Number
25-03462-12
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Topics: Mental Health
● Patient Care Services Operations
● Suicide Prevention
No. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Date Issued
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Report Number
24-00392-240
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Topics: Mental Health
● Suicide Prevention
No. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/5/2026
The District Director ensures district leaders follow the Readjustment Counseling Service policy requirements to provide oversight of morbidity and mortality review panel member assignments and report completion.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
The District Director identifies reasons for noncompliance with documentation requirements of high-risk client contacts and outcomes in RCSNet and the High Risk Suicide Flag SharePoint site, ensures requirements are met, and monitors compliance.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
The Readjustment Counseling Service Chief Officer considers developing an additional written policy for High Risk Suicide Flag SharePoint disposition and related RCSNet documentation.