California Code of Regulations
Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections
Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole
Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs
Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations
Article 9 - Mental Health Services
Section 3365 - Suicide Prevention and Response

(a) Each institution head shall ensure that all employees whose assignments routinely involve incarcerated person contact are trained to recognize signs and symptoms associated with suicide risk, the appropriate procedures for staff intervention, and the appropriate procedures to be followed in response to emergency situations resulting from self-injurious or suicidal actions. This training shall be conducted as in-service training, in compliance with Section 3435.

(b) Each institution head shall implement a Suicide Prevention Program for incarcerated persons who display self-injurious or suicidal behavior or symptoms. These programs shall include the following components:

(c) When a suicide attempt is discovered in progress, medical assistance shall be summoned immediately to provide emergency medical care. Security and safety procedures shall be followed, including the use of required equipment and procedures to deal with bodily fluids. A cut-down kit shall be immediately accessible on each unit and shall be used by staff in case of an attempted suicide by hanging. All subsequent activities and procedures shall comply with local institutional emergency plans, as developed in compliance with Section 3301.