9 CRR-NY 7013.7NY-CRR
STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 9. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
SUBTITLE AA. STATE COMMISSION OF CORRECTION
CHAPTER I. MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT OF COUNTY JAILS AND PENITENTIARIES
SUBCHAPTER A. MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
PART 7013. CLASSIFICATION
9 CRR-NY 7013.7
9 CRR-NY 7013.7
7013.7 Initial screening and risk assessment.
(a) Each inmate upon admission to a facility shall undergo an initial screening and risk assessment which shall consist of a screening interview, visual assessment and review of commitment documents. Such screening and risk assessment shall occur immediately upon an inmate's admission.
(b) A screening instrument(s) shall be utilized to elicit and record information on each inmate relating to the following:
(1) visible injury/injuries;
(2) medical conditions requiring immediate treatment;
(3) mental or physical handicap(s);
(4) history of mental illness or treatment;
(5) potential for self-injury or suicide;
(6) history of detention or incarceration, including but not limited to hostile relationships with other inmates;
(7) medication currently being taken;
(8) present appearance and behavior;
(9) evidence of intoxication by alcohol or drugs or a history of alcohol or substance abuse;
(10) criminal charge(s) and conviction(s); and
(11) any other relevant information concerning the safety or welfare of the inmate.
(c) An immediate decision concerning the disposition of each inmate shall be made on the basis of information gathered during initial screening and risk assessment. Such disposition may include, but is not limited to, referrals to outside medical and mental health service providers.
9 CRR-NY 7013.7
Current through July 31, 2021
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