Section 72-1-007 - RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT007.01 Risk and needs assessments shall be used to screen, evaluate, and guide interventions and decisions about classification, housing, programming, and other resources for all NDCS inmates pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. 83-180(3). 007.01(A) All assessments shall be conducted by staff trained in their administration and interpretation.007.01(B) Request for assessment of an inmate may be made by any NDCS staff member who identifies concerns about an inmate's behavior. Behavioral health will review each request and take appropriate action.007.01(C) Assessments and evaluations shall prioritize (but not be limited to) suicidal behavior or ideation or other harms toward self by an inmate, threats of physical harm toward others, actual physical harm to others while in NDCS custody, concerns about mental health and inability to care for self, and concerns about characteristics or actions that might affect safety in the community at any time and upon discharge.007.02 Structured decision-making processes as described above shall reflect professional standards of care and emphasize the use of evidence-based approaches and multidisciplinary teams.007.03 Quality assurance and outcome assessments shall be conducted to identify areas in need of improvement and assure fidelity to evidence based practices, and agency policy and procedures.72 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 007
Adopted effective 6/20/2016.Amended effective 5/11/2022