PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL

The National University Hospital

University of the Philippines Manila
Nursing Services
DIVISION OF NURSING EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Taft Avenue, Mani la
PHIC – Accredited Health Care Provider
ISO 9001:2008 Certified

in coordination with
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Department of Neurosciences
Nursing Staff

Managing Depression and Suicide in a Non-Psychiatric Inpatient Setting

DESCRIPTION:
This course is a structured learning activity designed to equip the nursing staff with the basic
knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to provide safe and quality care for patients with risk for
depression and suicide in a non-psychiatric inpatient setting.

RATIONALE:
Suicide, particularly among hospitalized medically ill patients, is a rare event. Despite their
rarity, suicides in the medical setting can have substantial effect on the hospital environment, especially
for a staff that lacks specific training in the assessment and management of suicide. Physical illness
increases the risk for suicide. An increased likelihood of suicidal ideation, attempts, and completions
have been reported in patients who have central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction, general medical
disorders, and specific symptoms such as pain and physical limitations. It is estimated that between
0.97% and 1.9% of all suicides occur in general hospitals, accounting for an estimated 5 to 15 patient
deaths per 100,000 admissions in general hospitals. Although psychiatric consultations are appropriate
and common for suicidal patients in nonpsychiatric units, it is important for healthcare providers to
competently assess for suicide risk and to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of a suicidal
patient.

OBJECTIVES:
After the course, the participants are expected to:
1. Understand the biopsychosocial process of the development of depression and suicidality in
medically diagnosed patients in a non-psychiatric inpatient setting
2. Identify risk factors and red flags signifying depression and suicidality in medically diagnosed
inpatients in a non-psychiatric setting
3. Determine independent nursing interventions in managing a patient with high risk for
depression and suicide in the non-psychiatric inpatient setting
4. Determine best approaches on how to manage a depressed and suicidal patient promoting
patient-centered care and interprofessional collaboration
 5. Recognize the importance of assessing early signs of depression and suicidality and how its
detrimental for patient safety

SEMINAR MECHANICS:
A. Intended participants: Nursing staff of the Department of Neurosciences
B. Scope and Duration: 4 hours of lecture-discussion
C. Learning Activities: Lecture, Discussion
D. Bases for Evaluation
The following will be the bases for evaluation:
Attendance 40 %
Post-evaluation 60 %
Total 100 %
Minimum passing grade: 80 %

A Certificate of Training with approved continuing professional development units will be given
to participants who will have a score of 80% and above.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
8:00 Opening Ceremony

Opening Remarks ANGELITA H. DIMAANO, RN

Nurse VI
UP-PGH Department of
Neurosciences/Psychiatry and
Behavioral Medicine

CARISSA PAZ C. DIOQUINO, MD

Chair, UP-PGH Department of
Neurosciences

Inspirational Messages NERIZZA N. ENRIQUEZ, MSN, RN

Nurse VI, OIC
UP-PGH Division of Nursing Education
and Training

CECILIA G. PEÑA, MAN, RN

UP-PGH Deputy Director for Nursing
8:45 Course Orientation PRECIOUS C. DELIGENTE, RN
Nurse II, UP-PGH
9:00 Introduction of the First Speaker
9:15 Lecture 1: JESSICA CHRISTEL S. MAGLALANG,
Understanding Depression with RN
Medical Conditions: Identifying Red Nurse II
Flags of Self-Harm and Suicide Ward 7, Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Medicine
 10:00 Introduction of the Second Speaker
10:15 Lecture 2: JOHN BERNARD F. BERNARDO, RN
The Nurse’s Role in Managing Nurse III, UP-PGH Department of
Depression and Suicide Among Non- Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Psychiatric Inpatients
11:45 Closing Remarks DONN G. MALACAS, RN, MAN
Nurse IV, Department of
Neurosciences
PRECIOUS C. DELIGENTE, RN
Nurse II, UP-PGH Department of Neurosciences
MASTER OF CEREMONY

Prepared by:

JESSICA CHRISTEL S. MAGLALANG, RN

Nurse Training Coordinator
Ward 7, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

Noted by:

ANGELITA H. DIMAANO, RN
Nurse VI
Wards 5 & 7, Department of Neurosciences & Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

MARIAN T. VILLANUEVA, RN
Program Coordinator/Nurse IV
Division of Nursing Education and Training

Favorably endorsed by:

NERIZZA N. ENRIQUEZ, MSN, RN
Nurse VI, OIC
Division of Nursing Education and Training