CRAAM

Question 1

What two main types of risk are assessed in a CRAAM?

Answer 1

Static and dynamic

Question 2

What does CRAAM stand for?

Answer 2

Clinical Framework for Risk Assessment and Management

Question 3

What can influence dynamic risk factors?

Answer 3

Clinical intervention

Question 4

Name three static risk factors

Answer 4

Previous suicide attempts, family history, diagnosis, previous use of violence, male, criminal history, role stability

Question 5

Name three dynamic risk factors

Answer 5

expressing SI, having a plan, hopelessness, feelings of distress, substance abuse, paranoid ideation, anger, agitation, intent to harm others

Question 6

Name three protective factors

Answer 6

Pets, family, positive values/beliefs, social connections, insight, stable accommodation, financial stability

Question 7

Name three types of clinical risk?

Answer 7

Sexual behavior, vulnerability, self-harm, suicide, aggression, physical deterioration, falls, absconding, non-compliance, agitation, substance use

Question 8

What should low confidence assessment necessitate?

Answer 8

Conservative approach to identifying safety concerns