05/21/2026
According to a nationally representative survey conducted by the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Joint Commission, examining the implementation of universal su***de screening in accredited hospitals, about half of hospitals reported challenges stemming from insufficient staffing that affected their ability to provide su***de care interventions
Hospitals and health systems are a critical point of intervention for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. In just five years, the share of emergency department visits because of su***de attempts or intentional self-harm more than tripled—climbing from 0.6% in 2015 to over 2% ...