OBS Island
Restrained
PSU Policy 101
Hunger / Dysphoria
Policy Potpourri
100

How long after an individual is placed in observation do you have to complete the initial assessment?

16 hours

100

How long does PSU have to complete an initial review of someone in ambulatory/bed restraints?

2 hours

100

What is the number one priority for PSU staff?

Crisis intervention

100

After HSU notification, how long does PSU have to complete a hunger strike evaluation?

24 hours

100

How often are ambulatory restraints reviewed?

Every business day

200

Name 6/8 items that can be offered for observation standard property.

Suicide resistant clothing, security mattress, soap, washcloth, bag meals, toilet paper, PSR, Crayon

200

When must a follow-up review of a bed restraint occur?

12 hours after the initial (security) placement.

200

How long do you have to respond to PSRs?

3 business days

200

If mental illness is causing a resident to refuse food/fluid, what should be considered?

Referral to WRC

200

How long do you have to complete a DOC-3509?

Two business days

300

What are the two levels of observation supervision?

Constant and Close

300

What three departments can initiate a restraint placement?

Security, HSU, PSU

300

When is the transfer file review supposed to be completed?

Within 3 business days

300

All residents who identify as transgender should receive which accommodation?

Shower separately

300

Residents classified as a MH-2A/2B/ID need to have a Mental Health Pre-Release Summary completed how many days prior to release?

90 Days

400

If a resident is mentally ill and dangerous, what should be done on or before the 15th working day in observation status?

A WRC Referral and/or initiate Ch. 51 proceedings

400

What must be completed if an individual is placed in ambulatory restraints?

A BMP

400

Residents with MH-2As, MH-2Bs, and ID who receive 60 days DS or are placed in AC must have a BMP within how many days?

10 days

400

PSU must notify a resident’s agent of their transgender status how many days prior to release?

60 days

400

Outside of PSU, who else can initiate an observation placement (tier A)?

Physicians and Wardens

500

If an resident is placed in constant observation status, what must PSU document in the note?

Whether transfer to WRC is appropriate.

500

There are four times a chair restraint can be used.  Name two.

Transportation, temporary medical procedures, alternative to be restraints, as a temporary relief to a bed restraint

500

If a resident requests to be seen by PSU during a PREA screen, you must see the resident within what time frame?

14 days

500

Residents who identify as Transgender may request property accommodations unless contraindications are noted.  What are the two contraindications?

Evidence that the identification is for secondary purposes; property may be countertherapeutic/increase risk of recidivism

500

In order to be considered competent for medical care, a resident must provide what two constructs?

Must be rational, appreciate the risks/benefits

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