N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7402.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 41, October 9, 2024

Section 7402.4 - Initial screening and assessment by the facility

(a) Upon admission to OCFS, an initial screening shall be administered to each secure facility resident in order to make a preliminary determination of the resident's risk, security and supervision, and special needs requirements. Such initial screening documents shall be forwarded to the receiving security facility.

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

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

(1) visible injury or injuries;

(2) medical conditions requiring immediate treatment;

(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 residents;

(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; and

(12) any other relevant information concerning the safety or welfare of the resident.

(d) An immediate decision concerning further assessment of each resident 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 § 7402.4

Renumbered from subtitle AA of chapter III New York State Register April 11, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 15, eff. 4/11/2018