Citation

O'Rourke M, Wrigley C, Hammond S. Risk Manag. Healthc. Policy 2018; 11: 159-167.

Affiliation

School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Dove Press)

DOI

10.2147/RMHP.S131834

PMID

30254500

PMCID

PMC6143650

Abstract

This paper aims to present best practice in risk management within mental health services. Its purpose is to explore the prevalence of violence within mental health services, to examine the nature of risk, highlight lessons learned and guidance published on safer services, and to identify ways to enhance risk management in mental health care. We reflect on current health care practices in the UK, England and Wales, and Ireland and refer to research and practice from other jurisdictions internationally where it exists.

Language: en

Keywords

best practice; mental health; risk management; violence