California Code of Regulations
Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections
Division 1 - Board of State and Community Corrections
Chapter 1 - Board of State and Community Corrections
Subchapter 5 - Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities
Article 8 - Health Services
Section 1413 - Individualized Treatment Plans

Universal Citation: 15 CA Code of Regs 1413

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

With the exception of special purpose juvenile halls, the health administrator and behavioral/mental health director responsible physician, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop and implement policy and procedures to assure that coordinated and integrated health care treatment plans are developed for all youth who are receiving services for significant medical, behavioral/mental health or dental health care concerns. Policies and procedures shall assure:

(a) Health care treatment plans are considered in facility program planning.

(b) Health care restrictions shall not limit participation of a youth in school, work assignments, exercise and other programs, beyond that which is necessary to protect the health of the youth or others.

(c) Relevant health care treatment plan information shall be shared with youth supervision staff in accordance with Section 1407 for purposes of programming, implementation and continuity of care.

(d) Accommodations for youth who may have special needs when using showers and toilets and dressing/undressing.

Treatment planning by health care providers shall address:

(a) Pre-release and discharge planning for continuing medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care, including medication, following release or transfer, which may include relevant authorization for transfer of information, insurance, or communication with community providers to ensure continuity of care.

(b) Participation in relevant programs upon return into the community to ensure continuity of care.

(c) Youth and family participation (if applicable and available).

(d) Cultural responsiveness, awareness and linguistic competence.

(e) Physical and psychological safety.

(f) Traumatic stress and trauma reminders when applicable.

1. New section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).
2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 12-2-2013; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 49).
3. Amendment filed 11-14-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 46).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 209, Welfare and Institutions Code.

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