Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 347 - SECURED RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Subchapter IX - Safety and Security
Section DOC 347.48 - Observation of youth

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 347.48

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) A youth may be placed in their room only for any of the following purposes:

(a) Sleeping purposes.

(b) Healthcare reasons.

(c) Upon a voluntary request.

(d) To maintain the safety and security of other youth, staff, and the facility during an emergency situation.

(e) Administrative confinement.

(2) The facility shall have a system for providing wellness checks of youth. All youth shall be personally observed by facility security staff at staggered intervals not to exceed any of the following:

(a) Thirty minutes for youth in the general population.

(b) Fifteen minutes for any of the following:
1. Youth on a suicide or self-harm watch.

2. Youth in administrative confinement.

3. Youth in a receiving room or holding room.

4. Youth voluntarily requests.

(3) Each wellness check shall be documented.

(4) A video monitoring system may be used to supplement but not replace personal observations.

(5) Staff shall provide direct continuous personal observation when a youth is mechanically restrained.

(6) The facility shall conduct and document formal physical counts of youth at least 3 times per day, with a minimum of one count per shift.

(7) The facility shall ensure there is no physical or visual contact between youth and adult inmates.

(8) The facility shall ensure there is no sustained sound contact between youth and adult inmates.

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