Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 72 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Chapter 1 - RESTRICTIVE HOUSING
Section 72-1-007 - RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Universal Citation: 72 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 1 ยง 007
Current through March 20, 2024
007.01 Risk and needs assessments shall be used to screen, evaluate, and guide interventions and decisions about classification, housing, programming, and other resources for all NDCS inmates pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. 83-180(3).
007.01(A) All assessments shall be conducted
by staff trained in their administration and interpretation.
007.01(B) Request for assessment of an inmate
may be made by any NDCS staff member who identifies concerns about an inmate's
behavior. Behavioral health will review each request and take appropriate
action.
007.01(C) Assessments and
evaluations shall prioritize (but not be limited to) suicidal behavior or
ideation or other harms toward self by an inmate, threats of physical harm
toward others, actual physical harm to others while in NDCS custody, concerns
about mental health and inability to care for self, and concerns about
characteristics or actions that might affect safety in the community at any
time and upon discharge.
007.02 Structured decision-making processes as described above shall reflect professional standards of care and emphasize the use of evidence-based approaches and multidisciplinary teams.
007.03 Quality assurance and outcome assessments shall be conducted to identify areas in need of improvement and assure fidelity to evidence based practices, and agency policy and procedures.
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