Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 347 - SECURED RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Subchapter III - Admission and Release
Section DOC 347.12 - Admission and screening

(1) No youth may be admitted in a secured residential care center for children and youth unless the facility meets the requirements of this chapter and is approved by the department.

(2) An approved facility shall receive youth 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

(3) A youth who appears to be seriously ill or injured, who exhibits significant mental or emotional distress, or who appears intoxicated or incapacitated due to controlled substance or alcohol use may not be confined in the facility unless a qualified health care professional or qualified mental health professional has treated and approved the youth for admission.

(4) The facility's admission procedure shall include a process for determining if a youth is limited English proficient.

(5) The facility shall have appropriate and reliable interpretation services available for limited English proficient youth and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing. The facility shall not charge for interpretation services.

(6) Upon admission, the facility shall complete a health screening under s. DOC 347.21.

(7) Upon admission, youth shall receive both a written and verbal or video orientation to facility rules and procedures and grievance procedure. Staff shall document the youth's receipt of these materials.

(8) Following admission, each youth shall be provided the opportunity to shower as soon as practicable.