Clinic
(True or False)
IME needs to be completed within 72 hours.
(False)
Should be completed in 48 hours not counting weekends or holidays.
What is the first initial assessment time frame when a youth arrives to the facility?
12 hours
2 locks for prescribed and 1 extra for psychotropic medication.
Can I edit a CLE report after submission?
Yes, you can make changes to any CLE type via the Addendum.
How should Runaway Attempts, Unauthorized Absences, or comments about running away be documented?
Unauthorized absences are documented as an Emergency SIR within the category of Unauthorized Absence.
How long do we have to start medication once prescribed?
24 hours after prescribed by PCP.
What is the IME assessment time frame?
With in 48 hours of admission
(excluding holidays and weekend days).
Where are youth's medication stored?
Red Cabinet in the medical department.
Describe physician or PCP process to support 24-hour on call medical support?
Contact PCP office and get recommendations for medical situation.
What are the new types of Child-Level Events (CLE), and what are their categories and subcategories? What timeframes are associated with each CLE category?
The four types of CLEs, and their timeframes, are as follows: • Emergency Significant Incident Report (SIR)—4 hours • Non-Emergency Significant Incident Report (SIR)—24 hours • Historical Disclosures—24 hours • Behavioral Notes—No required timeframe and optional to use
What is the process for pregnancy?
Youth is evaluated by PCP and is determined what vaccines are needed. Is provided with LA GARZA information. Is referred to OBG to follow up for further evaluation, is documented and notified to Case Manager for continuing of process.
All evaluations must be documented within 48 hours of the exam, or sooner if urgent/emergent.
Where is Naloxone stored & is it locked?
Located in medical, dinning and in each floor lobby.
Who do you communicate with to provide information of continuing medical services needed after reunification?
Case Managers will notify sponsor of the continuing of medical services needed after reunification as scheduling appointments for this.
If a youth is discharged. Can you disclosed medical information to third parties?
No, should refer to Case Manager. Never disclose medical information to third parties or anyone.
What questions are asked to youth when in clinic with the Provider?
Symptoms, allergies, intolerance, preference, substance use etc.
When should an Emergency Medical SIR be submitted?
An Emergency SIR must be submitted for a medical emergency within 4 hours of an emergency medical or mental health treatment or intervention to prevent death or significant damage to a body part, organ, or bodily function.
How do you keep log of medication administration?
Prescription is uploaded in PCC. Document in EMAR for medication administration. Psychotropic folder with daily shift pill count at beginning and end of shifts.
What medical services are provided?
Mental referrals, specialty visits, lab screenings, vaccines, PCP visits.
Are all evaluation at Urgent Care and hospitalization considered Emergency SIR?
No, not all emergency room or hospital admissions require an Emergency SIR. Only if an emergency medical health treatment or intervention is needed to prevent death or significant damage to a body part, organ, or bodily function.
What procedures cover medical services that meet their social and culturally responsive needs?
Accommodations of certain foods, preferences expressed in office visits. Translation services.
What time frame do you have to schedule a referral after provided by PCP?
24 Hours
If a youth refuses to take a medication does an SIR need to be completed?
An SIR must not be documented for a child’srefusal to take medication, as they have the right to refuse treatment, but it may be documented as a Behavioral Note if the care provider believes it might be indicative of a larger behavioral pattern that needs further support or intervention.
What is the program's emergency & evacuation plan?
Store medication and vaccines in proper carts and take with a laptop to safe area to continue medication administration programed.
What is this called? When we inform youth of their right to confidentiality (privacy) of information that is disclosed; as well as limits to certain information shared?
Disclosure of Notice