DOC 347.24(1) (1) At admission, the facility shall obtain the name and contact information of an adult family member or guardian who can provide information about a youth’s health and mental health history.

DOC 347.24(2) (2) The facility shall ensure all medical and mental health examinations and services conform to applicable state laws for informed consent and the right to refuse treatment.

DOC 347.24(3) (3) The facility shall obtain informed consent using a language that is understandable to the youth and the youth’s parent or guardian.

DOC 347.24 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.25 DOC 347.25 Mental health care.

DOC 347.25(1) (1) The facility shall provide youth with mental health services from a qualified mental health professional.

DOC 347.25(2) (2) All qualified mental health professionals shall have training on and be knowledgeable about the assessment of mental health disorders, trauma, and suicide risk among adolescents and age-appropriate interventions.

DOC 347.25(3) (3) All qualified mental health professionals shall provide services in accordance with recognized standards of practice.

DOC 347.25(4) (4) Licensed mental health professionals shall be in compliance with state and federal licensure certification and registration. Verification of compliance shall be maintained at the facility.

DOC 347.25(5) (5) All youth shall receive a mental health assessment by a qualified mental health professional within 7 days of admission. The assessment shall be documented.

DOC 347.25(6) (6) The mental health assessment shall be conducted in a confidential setting.

DOC 347.25(7) (7) The facility shall have sufficient service hours from qualified mental health professionals to timely meet the needs of youth in the facility.

DOC 347.25(8) (8) The facility shall have a schedule of access to on-site mental health care services.

DOC 347.25(9) (9) Qualified mental health professionals shall develop individual mental health treatment plans for youth with identified mental health needs.

DOC 347.25(10) (10) Qualified mental health professionals shall work with facility staff to provide guidance, insight, and direction on managing and understanding the needs and behavior of youth.

DOC 347.25(11) (11) The facility shall provide access to emergency mental health care and transportation, if necessary.

DOC 347.25 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.26 DOC 347.26 Suicide and self-harm prevention.

DOC 347.26(1) (1) Risk of serious harm. The facility shall do all of the following:

DOC 347.26(1)(a) (a) Obtain documented information from a transporting agency’s observation pertaining to a youth’s mental health and potential for suicide or self-harm.

DOC 347.26(1)(b) (b) Determine whether the youth has ever considered or engaged in self-harm or attempted suicide.

DOC 347.26(1)(c) (c) Require staff to immediately notify qualified medical and mental health professionals of all incidents of self-harm or attempted self-harm. The notification and incident shall be documented.

DOC 347.26(1)(d) (d) Require staff to immediately notify qualified medical and mental health professionals of youth who have communicated having ideation, plan, or intent to engage in self-harm or suicide. The notification and incident shall be documented.

DOC 347.26(2) (2) Suicide or self-harm watch. The facility shall do all of the following:

DOC 347.26(2)(a) (a) Identify designated supervisory staff to be notified if a youth is determined to be a suicide or self-harm risk.

DOC 347.26(2)(b) (b) Designate areas within the facility and provide security precautions for youth who are placed on suicide or self-harm watch.

DOC 347.26(2)(c) (c) Establish monitoring procedures for youth on suicide or self-harm watch, including frequency and documentation of wellness checks under s. DOC 347.48.

DOC 347.26(3) (3) Youth supervision. The facility shall do all of the following:

DOC 347.26(3)(a) (a) Identify staff who may initiate a suicide or self-harm watch.