Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States. Our Nation loses 30,000 lives to this tragedy each year, another 650,000 receive emergency care after attempting to take their own lives (Data from National Strategy for Suicide Prevention). According to the Joint Commission, 1,500 suicides occur in inpatient hospital units annually, and 75 percent of inpatient suicides take place in the bathroom, bedroom, or closet. Behavioral healthcare facilities cannot afford both financial and moral risk of leaving open opportunities for suicide or self-harm in the built environment, particularly in patient bathrooms.

NW anti-ligature series products, especially bathroom accessories, minimize the risk of patient suicide in psychiatric wards, mental health facilities, and correctional facilities. NW 805ADA 38-inch stainless steel mirror meets the requirements of ADA compliance and suicide resistance in the behavioral healthcare and correctional environments. NW 808TH Towel Hook series can minimize the risk of patient suicide or self-harm without protruding pegs or hooks.

NW SecurityBar® is the ADA compliant heavy-duty grab bar or handrail for the healthcare and correctional facilities. NW SecurityBar® with end caps eliminate ligature attachment points and space for hiding items. NW SecurityBar® is listed in the Design Guide of the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) and accepted by the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Please click the following lists and photos to view Northwest anti-ligature products and behavioral healthcare project reference list in PDF files. Please contact us via email sales@northwestsh.com or call (503) 557-1881 for a price quotation.