SAFE-T Protocols with C-SSRS

The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, or C-SSRS, is a suicidal ideation and behavior rating scale that rates an individual's ideation on a scale, ranging from "wish to be dead" to "active suicidal ideation with specific plan and intent and behaviors". Questions are phrased for use in an interview format.

But, the C-SSRS assessment questions alone do not meet some regulatory requirements. Another screening tool is introduced that includes the SAFE-T protocol questions along with the C-SSRS questions. As a provider, you can document the suicidal plan and attempt of an individual to assess the risk level.