NJH Suicide Awareness Council

A Zero Suicide implementation team is established with the charge, tasks, and roles of members clearly defined, including;

Regular quarterly and as needed team meetings
Has authority for changing policies and procedures
Responsible for completing an evaluation plan designed to assess the impact of the initiative
Responsible for continuous quality improvement and the development of specific approached to measuring and reporting on all suicide deaths.

Our Suicide Awareness Council is made up of staff members throughout the levels of care at National Jewish Health. If you are interested in joining the NJH Suicide Awareness Council please email Elizabeth at langhoffe@njhealth.org.

Council Members:

Elizabeth Langhoff LCSW
Suicide Awareness Council Chair

Carrie Horn MD
Chief Medical Officer

Kaci Chacon RN
Assistant CNO Nursing Practice

Caroline Di Paulo
Quality Improvement Specialist

LaShana Dixon
Patient Care Advocate/ADA Coordinator

Peter Farina
Dir Safety & Security, Safety

Destiny Jara CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist

Vicki Medina
Director of Medical Staff Services

Genevieve Nation RN
ICC Manager

Rachel Stonecipher LCSW
Adult CF Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Rachel Tenenbaum Ph.D.
Pediatric Psychologist

Lindsay Waldman RN
Clinical House Supervisor