Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections § DOC 311.05 - Examination of mental health placement
(1) An inmate
placed in observation shall be examined by a clinician , crisis intervention
worker or physician. The examination shall include a direct personal evaluation
and a review of recent relevant information.
(2) If an inmate is placed in observation by
the warden , registered nurse, physician 's assistant, security director or shift
captain, a clinician , crisis intervention worker or physician shall be notified
immediately of the placement and shall examine the inmate within 2 working
days.
(3) Within 24 hours or as
soon as possible after the examination, the clinician , crisis intervention
worker or physician shall advise the inmate orally of the finding of the
examination. Written results of the examination shall be provided to the inmate
within 10 working days of the examination.
(4) An inmate in observation for a mental
health placement will be examined by a clinician , crisis intervention worker or
physician at least every 2 working days.
(5) Examination by a clinician , crisis
intervention worker or physician may result in a recommendation for continued
placement in observation or in a recommendation for the inmate's immediate
release from observation.
Notes
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