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 Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017)
 Title 12. Health
 Agency 35. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 Chapter 105. Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers Bythe Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

  Section 1140. Clinical and security coordination  

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  • Article 3. Services in Department of Corrections Correctional Facilities

    A. The provider shall have formal and informal methods of resolving procedural and programmatic issues regarding individual care arising between the clinical and security employees or contractors.

    B. The provider shall demonstrate ongoing communication between clinical and security employees to ensure individual care.

    C. The provider shall provide cross-training for the clinical and security employees or contractors that includes:

    1. Mental health, mental retardation (intellectual disability), and substance abuse education;

    2. Use of clinical and security restraints; and

    3. Channels of communication.

    D. Employees or contractors shall receive periodic in-service training, and have knowledge of and be able to demonstrate the appropriate use of clinical and security restraint.

    E. Security and behavioral assessments shall be completed at the time of admission to determine service eligibility and at least weekly for the safety of individuals, other persons, employees, and visitors.

    F. Personal grooming and care services for individuals shall be a cooperative effort between the clinical and security employees or contractors.

    G. Clinical needs and security level shall be considered when arrangements are made regarding privacy for individual contact with family and attorneys.

    H. Living quarters shall be assigned on the basis of the individual's security level and clinical needs.

    I. An assessment of the individual's clinical condition and needs shall be made when disciplinary action or restrictions are required for infractions of security measures.

    J. Clinical services consistent with the individual's condition and plan of treatment shall be provided when security detention or isolation is imposed.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. September 19, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 05, eff. December 7, 2011.

Statutory Authority

§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.