N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 180-3.9

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 180-3.9 - Intake and Admission Requirements

(a ) Admission to the Specialized Secure Detention Facility.

(1) A specialized secure detention facility shall make intake and admission of youth into the facility available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Staff shall process youth into the specialized secure detention facility in a timely manner consistent with this Subpart.

(2) The youth must be asked throughout the intake and admission process if he/she understands the English language, and whether he/she has any questions or concerns. If it is determined that the youth is limited English proficient (LEP) or is deaf or hard of hearing, interpretation and translation services must be arranged and provided in a as soon as possible.

(3) The intake process shall include an immediate admission screening interview to screen for any medical, dental or mental health problems that may require immediate attention. The admission screening interview shall be conducted by staff trained by medical/mental health professionals and shall be conducted as soon as practicable, but no later than one (1) hour, from the youth's arrival at the facility and the youth shall be under constant, direct supervision until such screening interview. Should immediate mental or physical health concerns be apparent, professional staff must be notified.

(4) An assessment instrument will be completed which will document:

(i) visible injury or injuries;

(ii) medical conditions requiring treatment;

(iii) developmental or physical disabilities;

(iv) history of mental health treatment;

(v) history of sexual assault within the last 24 hours;

(vi) potential for self-injury or suicide;

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

(viii) medication currently being taken;

(ix) any allergies;

(x) present attitude, appearance, and behavior;

(xi) history of alcohol or substance abuse;

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

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

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

(5) If the youth is under the age of eighteen (18), the youth's parent, guardian or legal custodian shall be notified during the intake process of the youth's admission and such youth shall be allowed to speak to his/her parent or guardian. If the youth is more than eighteen (18) years of age, the youth shall be offered to have his/her parent or guardian contacted and the opportunity to speak to his/her parent or guardian. If the parent/guardian is limited English proficient (LEP) or is deaf or hard of hearing, interpretation and translation services must be arranged and provided in a timely manner.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 180-3.9

Adopted New York State Register July 25, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 30, eff. 7/25/2018