The Joint Commission provides guidance to healthcare facilities on proper policies and procedures that should be in place to help guide decision making. Review the information in regards to Sentinel Events as defined by The Joint Commission and apply it to the following case:
Patient Thomas leaves the emergency department against medical advice and two days later commits suicide
http://www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/6/CAMH_24_SE_all_CURRENT.pdf
1 page, approx 200 words