§ 1329. Suicide Prevention Program.

The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the health administrator, mental health director and facility administrator. The program shall include the following:

a. Suicide prevention training, which may include training provided in accordance with Section 1322, Orientation and Training and Standards and Training for Corrections Regulations pursuant to Penal Code 6035.

b. Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon confinement and prior to housing assignment.

c. Provisions facilitating communication among arresting officers, facility staff, family members, medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.

d. Guidance on housing of youth at risk of suicide.

e. Adequate supervision depending on level of suicide risk.

f. Suicide and suicide attempt intervention policies and procedures.

g. Provisions for reporting suicides and suicide attempts.

h. Critical incident debriefing.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 12-2-2013; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 49).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 209, Welfare and Institutions Code.