Intake and Assessment
When does SWK conduct the intake process?
YCW intake shall be conducted immediately upon the child’s arrival. Within the initial two hours of arrival.
What do MC and ISO mean?
Medically Cleared and Isolation
True or False? Are staff allowed to give gifts to youth
False, Staff are NOT allowed to give gifts to the children/youth in care
Once treatment is applied and hair is washed, how long does youth have to comb their hair for?
1 hour
What does SWK mean?
Southwest Key
What two documents does a youth arrive with to SWK premises?
Notice to Appear (NTA) and I-216
After how much time does a bed log start?
After 20 mins
True or False? We are allowed to keep gifts (like drawings) from the children/youth?
False. Gifts needs to be turned in and reported to Program Director and Program Compliance Manager who then approve the gift
True or False? Can one staff can check youths' heads for lice?
False, have a spotter when checking for lice
Name the three types of close observations?
1 on 1, Run Risk, Suicidal Ideation
True or False? Youth can eat food that they brought with them to the facility?
True but has to finish it during the intake process or throw it away.
How often should a staff member complete a bed log?
Random Intervals no longer than 15 mins apart
What is the process if you receive a social media request from a youth?
Block, screenshot and report it to Program Director, Assistant Program Director, and Program Compliance Manager.
What are the 2 life stages of lice?
Nits on Hair and Adult Lice
When does section A do laundry?
Sunday and Wednesday
Where does SWK keep youth’s personal belongings including cellphones and valuables?
With their respective case manager
What are the 4 ways to visually confirm a youth is in their room?
Able to see the youth physically, observe a hand, arm, face, or head.
True or False? We can have a long conversation with youth if we run into them in public.
False, we don’t want to be rude, but don’t engage for too long.
Which department confirms youth being lice-free?
Medical Department
What is Section C, Room 15 used for?
For Isolation
How many assessments does a youth receive from the moment he walks into SWK property?
1.Intake 2. Medical 3. Case Management 4. Clinical 5. Educational
If staff is rotating/covering breaks, where should they fill out their information?
Staff should write the time, print their name and sign on the back under additional staff
What are 3 things SWK promotes for zero tolerance?
Preventing, Detecting and Responding
When should the second dose of OTC treatment be applied?
7-10 Days after first OTC treatment
What is the super fun thing we have to do on the 8th and 23rd of each month?
Approve timecards, don’t forget!