Identifying and managing suicide risk has never been more efficient. With Zentake’s HIPAA-compliant digital C-SSRS form, healthcare providers can conduct secure, accurate, and evidence-based suicide screenings from any device — ensuring patient safety and streamlined clinical workflows.
The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), developed by researchers at Columbia University, is a validated tool used to assess suicidal ideation and behavior.
It helps clinicians identify individuals at risk by evaluating:
The scale comes in several versions, including the C-SSRS Screener, Since Last Visit, and Lifetime/Recent versions, making it flexible for use in both clinical and research settings.
The C-SSRS plays a vital role in behavioral health, emergency departments, schools, and primary care.
Healthcare providers rely on it to:
Zentake’s digital C-SSRS makes these processes faster, safer, and more consistent, empowering providers to focus on patient care rather than paperwork.
Clinicians have traditionally used paper-based versions of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to assess suicide risk. While functional, these forms can be slow, error-prone, and difficult to manage securely. Zentake offers a fully digital, automated, and HIPAA-compliant C-SSRS solution that streamlines the assessment process.
Completion Time
Paper forms require manual data entry, which can be time-consuming. Zentake auto-fills information and allows instant submission, saving valuable clinical time.
Security
Traditional forms are prone to loss, damage, or unauthorized access. Zentake ensures 100% HIPAA-secure storage with encryption and audit logs.
Accessibility
Physical forms limit completion to on-site locations. Zentake’s digital C-SSRS is accessible on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops — enabling flexible in-clinic or remote assessments.
Data Integration
Paper-based workflows require manual transfer of results into EHRs. Zentake integrates seamlessly with EHRs and other clinical systems, reducing errors and improving workflow efficiency.
Analytics
Manual scoring of paper forms slows interpretation. Zentake provides real-time scoring and insights dashboards for immediate, actionable data.
Storage
Physical files must be stored in cabinets or binders, creating space and retrieval challenges. Zentake keeps all C-SSRS assessments in the cloud with version control for secure, organized access.
With Zentake, clinicians can eliminate delays and risks associated with paper forms, achieving faster, more accurate, and fully secure suicide risk assessments.
Zentake enhances the C-SSRS administration process through secure, modern technology built for healthcare teams.
Key features include:
Q1: Who can use the C-SSRS form?
Any licensed healthcare provider, counselor, or behavioral health specialist can use the C-SSRS for suicide risk screening and ongoing monitoring.
Q2: How long does it take to complete?
Typically, the C-SSRS Screener takes 5–10 minutes, while the full version may take 10–20 minutes depending on patient responses.
Q3: Is the C-SSRS scientifically validated?
Yes. The tool has been extensively validated in multiple studies and endorsed by organizations such as the FDA, CDC, and SAMHSA.
Q4: Can I export results from Zentake?
Absolutely. Zentake allows secure export and integration of C-SSRS data into EHRs or external reporting systems in one click.
Q5: Can I customize the C-SSRS in Zentake?
Yes. Zentake supports customized digital templates, allowing healthcare organizations to adjust language, fields, and scoring outputs.
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