DOC 311.09(3)(c) (c) Reasons alternative interventions are inappropriate or inadequate.

DOC 311.09(4) (4) The assigned psychologist shall do all of the following:

DOC 311.09(4)(a) (a) Submit a written report of the examination.

DOC 311.09(4)(b) (b) Review the records and findings regarding dangerousness to himself or herself.

DOC 311.09(4)(c) (c) Determine the need for continued placement in observation.

DOC 311.09(4)(d) (d) Determine the availability of alternative interventions.

DOC 311.09(5) (5) The inmate and his or her advocate, if one is chosen, shall receive a copy of all of the following:

DOC 311.09(5)(a) (a) The documentation of the review of continued commitment.

DOC 311.09(5)(b) (b) The findings of the review of continued commitment.

DOC 311.09(5)(c) (c) The referral for review of dangerousness to himself or herself.

DOC 311.09(5)(d) (d) The report of the appointed evaluator.

DOC 311.09(6) (6) The inmate and the advocate may respond in writing within 5 working days to any or all of the following information:

DOC 311.09(6)(a) (a) The allegations of dangerousness to himself or herself.

DOC 311.09(6)(b) (b) The need for continued placement in observation.

DOC 311.09(6)(c) (c) The availability of alternative interventions.

DOC 311.09(7) (7) The assigned psychologist shall decide whether an inmate is dangerous to himself or herself and whether the inmate is in need of continued placement in observation. The reasons for the decision shall be given to the inmate in writing within 2 working days after the decision is made.

DOC 311.09(8) (8) An assigned psychologist shall conduct a review of dangerousness to self of an inmate in mental health observation at least once every 30 working days to determine whether the inmate is dangerous to himself or herself, and the procedures for review shall be followed.

DOC 311.09 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98.

DOC 311.10 DOC 311.10 Medical placement.

DOC 311.10(1) (1) Observation for medical purposes is an involuntary or voluntary, nonpunitive status used for the temporary confinement of an inmate to ensure the inmate’s safety and the safety of others if one or both of the following exists:

DOC 311.10(1)(a) (a) The inmate has, or is suspected of having, a medical problem that requires separation from the population for treatment by a physician.

DOC 311.10(1)(b) (b) An inmate is refusing testing for communicable illness.

DOC 311.10(2) (2) An inmate may be placed in observation by any of the following:

DOC 311.10(2)(a) (a) A physician.

DOC 311.10(2)(b) (b) The warden.

DOC 311.10(2)(c) (c) A clinical or health services staff member, the security director or the shift captain, if a physician is not available for consultation either directly or by telephone.

DOC 311.10(3) (3) Any staff member or inmate may recommend to any person authorized to place an inmate in observation that an inmate be placed in observation. The staff member or inmate shall state the reasons for the recommendation and describe the inmate’s symptomatology that underlies the recommendation. The inmate shall be provided with a written copy of the reasons for the recommendation within 10 working days of the recommendation.

DOC 311.10(4) (4) At the time of placement the inmate shall be informed orally of the reasons for placement.

DOC 311.10 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98.