PATIENT SAFETY PLAN
When there is potential for dangerous behaviors, or a behavioral health crisis, a personal safety plan will be completed. The self-care plan may be used as a prevention plan to assist in the identification of triggers and warning signs of a serious regression. This plan will be developed within (insert timeframe, e.g., the day of admission, immediately when the potential for dangerous behaviors is identified or actual dangerous behaviors have occurred; or, within 24 hours of discharge from the program for persons served)
What are my triggers? Triggers are brief expressions that cause negative feelings and destructive reactions.
Sleep Problems Goal Interrupted Relationship Issue
School Stress Being Alone Travel
Argument Family Event ________________
Work conflict Social Conflict ________________
Romantic Problem Social Media Issue ________________
Overeating Yelling ________________
Hurting Self Test Taking ________________
Crowds Specific Person ________________
What are my early warning signs? These are revealed through changes in your thinking, behaviors, and emotions which are often a result of a trigger. These early warning signs tell you that something is not right and action needs to be taken to prevent a setback.
Avoiding Work Avoiding Others _________________
Over or Under Eating Negative Self-Talk _________________
Snapping at Others Self-Harm Thoughts _________________
Not Following Routines Stomachaches/Migraines _________________
Sleep Changes Mood Swings _________________
What are my serious warning signs? Symptoms may progress to the point where they are very uncomfortable, serious, or even dangerous. Being aware of serious signs of a crisis will help gain better control over harmful reactions by being prepared ahead of time with a helpful action plan.
Using/Drinking Paranoia Abuse
Self-Harm Outbursts Neglect
Doing things you are ashamed of Spending Sprees _______________
Road Rage Property Destruction _______________
Threatening Others Hurting Others _______________
What are my current coping skills? This is what I can do to take my mind off the problem. These are things that make me feel better but aren’t dangerous and don’t cause myself or others harm.
Workout/Exercise Quiet Place Relaxation Exercises Yoga/Meditate
Volunteer Self-Talk Journaling Social Interaction
Sleep Hygiene Church Mindfulness Gratitude List
Grounding Techniques 5 Affirmations Shower/Bath/Grooming _______________
Call Supports Distraction Counseling/Support Group ______________