Document the Initial Assessment Details on the Patient's Suicide Status
- Open NextGen® Enterprise EHR.
- For a patient encounter, open a template.
Note: Your practice can also configure the template to be accessible from thePacket Navigation (BH)template. For more information, go toNextGen Healthcare Success Community, and download theConfiguration Guide forNextGen® Behavioral Health Suite.
- Select the Screening Tools link.
The Screening Tools template opens.
- Select CAMS Suicide Status Form (SSF-5) First Session.
Note: This form should be used in conjunction with the CAMS Stabilization Support Plan (BH) and CAMS Therapeutic Worksheet (BH) forms.
- Select the assessment date.
- In the Patient panel, let the patient complete the details with your assistance.
- In the Clinician panel, document the patient's suicidal details.
- In the CAMS Treatment Plan panel, document the patient's suicidal drivers and the recommended stabilization plans.
- In the Clinician Post-Session Evaluation panel, document your evaluation of the patient's assessment details.
- In the Signature panel, document the necessary signatories.
- Select Save & Close.
The severity and interpretation information appears in the Screening Tools Performed grid in the Screening Tool window.