When someone arrives in crisis, your emergency department sets the tone for what comes next. This training is built for the reality you work in—fast decisions, full rooms, and no margin for error. Safeguard’s Safety Planning training gives your team practical tools and shared approaches to help patients leave the ED with clear next steps, stronger support, and a safer path forward.
This training is for emergency department physicians, nurses, social workers, care managers, and hospital leaders who support patients in crisis. If your team sees patient during high-stress, time-limited situations and is responsible for safe discharge decisions, this training is built for you. Receive safety planning tools and follow-up guidance you can put into practice right away.
Yes. Safeguard’s Safety Planning in Emergency Departments (SPED) training is provided at no cost as part of a VA-funded, one-year pilot research program. There’s no purchase, no licensing fee, and no long-term commitment—just practical support for the work your team is already doing.
Simply register through the Safeguard Veterans portal by clicking on Register for SPED Training. This training is online only.