How to answer questions that say FIRST/NEXT - R.U.S.A.F.E Method

Question 1

What does R stand for in R.U.S.A.F.E?

R.U.S. - Do Not Treat
(A.F.E. - Start With Client)

Answer 1

Rule out medical conditions (ex physical complaints)

Choose: DO refer to physician, medical clinic, doctor, medical evaluation

Question 2

What does U stand for in R.U.S.A.F.E?

R.U.S. - Do Not Treat
(A.F.E. - Start With Client)

Answer 2

Under the Influence/Delusional/Hallucinating

Choose: Refer to psychiatrist

Question 3

What does S stand for in R.U.S.A.F.E?

R.U.S. - Do Not Treat
(A.F.E. - Start With Client)

Answer 3

Safety Issues - Ex: real intent, bruises, suicidal plan

Choose: Duty to warn, report abuse (child/elder), 911 mobile crisis, emergency room

Question 4

What does A stand for in R.U.S.A.F.E?

R.U.S. - Do Not Treat
(A.F.E. - Start With Client)

Answer 4

Assess before action

Choose: Assess, Ask

OR

D.I.C.E. - Determine/Identify/Clarify/Explore

Question 5

What does the F stand for in R.U.S.A.F.E?

R.U.S. - Do Not Treat
(A.F.E. - Start With Client)

Answer 5

Feelings/Concerns

Choose: Acknowledge client’s feelings
Choose: A.I.D. - Assist, Inform, Discuss Concerns

Question 6

What does the E stand for in R.U.S.A.F.E?

R.U.S. - Do Not Treat
(A.F.E. - Start With Client)

Answer 6

Empower if client is mentally stable/alert

Choose: Respect client’s decisions, encourage the community to help themselves