N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7313.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 7313.4 - Initial screening and assessment

(a) Upon admission to a facility, each youth shall be administered an initial screening and assessment which shall consist of a facility interview, visual assessment, and review of the commitment documents. Such initial screening and assessment shall occur immediately upon a youth's admission.

(b) Assessment instrument(s) shall be utilized by the facility to elicit and record information on each youth relating to the following:

(1) visible injury or injuries;

(2) medical conditions, including allergies, requiring immediate treatment or attention;

(3) developmental or physical disabilities;

(4) history of mental health treatment;

(5) potential for self-injury or suicide;

(6) history of detention or confinement, including, but not limited to, hostile relationships with other youth;

(7) medication currently being taken;

(8) present attitude, appearance, and behavior;

(9) history of alcohol or substance abuse;

(10) criminal charge(s) and conviction(s);

(11) tattoos, body piercing, and other identifiers of gang affiliation;

(12) sexual assault within the previous twenty-four (24) hours; and

(13) any other relevant information concerning the safety or welfare of the youth.

(c) An immediate decision concerning further assessment of each youth shall be made on the basis of information gathered during initial screening and assessment by the facility. Such decision may include, but it is not limited to, referrals to outside medical and mental health service providers.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7313.4

Adopted New York State Register September 26, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 39, eff. 9/26/2018