OBS Island
How long after an individual is placed in observation do you have to complete the initial assessment?
16 hours
How long does PSU have to complete an initial review of someone in ambulatory/bed restraints?
2 hours
What is the number one priority for PSU staff?
Crisis intervention
After HSU notification, how long does PSU have to complete a hunger strike evaluation?
24 hours
How often are ambulatory restraints reviewed?
Every business day
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
When must a follow-up review of a bed restraint occur?
12 hours after the initial (security) placement.
How long do you have to respond to PSRs?
3 business days
If mental illness is causing a resident to refuse food/fluid, what should be considered?
Referral to WRC
How long do you have to complete a DOC-3509?
Two business days
What are the two levels of observation supervision?
Constant and Close
What three departments can initiate a restraint placement?
Security, HSU, PSU
When is the transfer file review supposed to be completed?
Within 3 business days
All residents who identify as transgender should receive which accommodation?
Shower separately
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
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
What must be completed if an individual is placed in ambulatory restraints?
A BMP
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
PSU must notify a resident’s agent of their transgender status how many days prior to release?
60 days
Outside of PSU, who else can initiate an observation placement (tier A)?
Physicians and Wardens
If an resident is placed in constant observation status, what must PSU document in the note?
Whether transfer to WRC is appropriate.
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
If a resident requests to be seen by PSU during a PREA screen, you must see the resident within what time frame?
14 days
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
In order to be considered competent for medical care, a resident must provide what two constructs?
Must be rational, appreciate the risks/benefits