Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 346 - Secure Detention For Juveniles
Subchapter V - Health Care
Section DOC 346.26 - Suicide prevention
Current through August 26, 2024
The operational plan under s. DOC 346.04 shall contain policies and procedures relating to the supervision and housing of juveniles who may be at risk of seriously injuring themselves, including all of the following components:
(1) Assessment of a juvenile's suicide risk at admission and documentation of the results.
(2) Designation of security staff or health care professionals who may assess a juvenile's level of suicide risk and who may authorize placement on or removal from a suicide watch status for juveniles who are suicide risks.
(3) Identification of areas within the facility where juveniles who are suicide risks shall be housed.
(4) Referral of juveniles who are suicide risks to a mental health professional.
(5) Documentation of observation of juveniles under s. DOC 346.44.
(6) Communication between health care professionals and security staff regarding the status of a juvenile who is a suicide risk.
(7) Intervention of a suicide in progress, including first aid measures.
(8) List of persons to be notified in case of potential, attempted or completed suicides.
(9) Documentation of actions and decisions regarding juveniles who are suicide risks.
(10) Annual training plan for officers and other staff.
