Patient Safety Protocol in Psychiatric Unit

Very Hard Safety And Infection Control Security Plan

A 45-year-old female patient is admitted to a psychiatric unit for treatment of severe depression and suicidal ideation. The facility has recently updated its security plan following several incidents of elopement. The nursing staff is reviewing the updated individual security protocols during their shift change. An important part of this protocol involves monitoring the patient at all times during their first 24 hours of admission.

Which of the following strategies should the nursing staff prioritize to ensure patient safety within the context of the updated security plan?

Allow the patient to roam freely within the secure area of the unit to promote autonomy.

Implement one-to-one observation during the first 24 hours of admission.

Encourage the patient to participate in group therapy as a distraction.

Limit the patient’s access to personal belongings to reduce potential hazards.

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