Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 375 - Observation status in Type 1 secured correctional facilities
Section DOC 375.08 - Supervision

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 375.08

Current through February 26, 2024

(1) Staff shall have unimpeded access to youth placed in observation under s. DOC 375.04(1) (a) or (b), shall observe the youth at least once every 15 minutes and shall accompany the youth at all times while the youth is out of his or her room.

(2) Staff shall use the most appropriate setting to achieve the objectives of this chapter and to treat youth in observation. Staff shall make a reasonable effort to interact with youth throughout each day.

(3) The shift supervisor shall promptly inform a health services professional, psychologist or crisis intervention worker of any suicide attempt or other self-harm that occurred prior to or during placement in observation. Staff shall promptly report all placements into and transfers from observation and any suicide attempts prior to or during placement in observation to the superintendent.

(4) A psychologist or health services professional shall provide appropriate treatment and document the youth's progress in treatment while the youth is in observation. The psychologist or health services professional shall document in the youth's file specific descriptions of incidents that may relate to the youth's mental illness, dangerousness, mental distress or physical condition.

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