A suicide risk check is every?

• A. Every hour
• B. Every twelve hours
• C. Every Six Hours
• D. Every twenty four hours

Answer: (C)

Regular suicide risk checks are scheduled intervals to detect changes in risk and ensure safety. The interval should match the level of risk, balancing timely observation with practicality. Six-hour checks provide steady monitoring and a timely chance to intervene if risk rises, without being so frequent that staff become overwhelmed or disrupt routine. Checking every hour is typically reserved for highest or imminent risk, while waiting twelve or twenty-four hours risks missing changes in a person’s condition. So six hours is the appropriate cadence in this context.