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(b) The classification system shall identify specific criteria for the exclusion of youth from being housed in a double occupancy room under s. DOC 347.10 (3) (b) or dormitory under s. DOC 347.10 (3) (d).
(c) Staff completing the youth classification shall be trained on the use of the objective classification system in par. (a).
(d) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex youth shall not be placed in a particular living unit, bed, or other assignment solely on the basis of such identification or status, nor shall agencies consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex identification or status as an indicator of the likelihood of being sexually abusive.
(2) Classification of youth. Following a youth’s admission and prior to room assignment, the facility shall do all of the following:
(a) Complete the youth classification.
(b) Document the classification decision.
(3) Reclassification. Reclassification shall occur a minimum of every 3 months after initial classification.
(4) Review. All classification and reclassification decisions shall be reviewed and documented by a supervisor as soon as practicable.
History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21; correction in (1) (d) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register October 2021 No. 790.
DOC 347.14 Assessment. The initial assessment of the youth’s treatment and service needs shall be completed within 10 days of admission.
History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.
DOC 347.15 Off-grounds leave. A facility must develop policies and procedures relating to off-grounds leave.
History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.
DOC 347.16 Release. A facility shall do all of the following prior to releasing a youth from the facility:
(1) Verify the identity of the youth.
(2) Verify the authority to release the youth.
History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.
Subchapter IV — Staffing
DOC 347.17 Staffing. The facility shall develop, implement, and document a staffing plan that identifies and provides for sufficient staff at the facility to provide adequate and continuous supervision of youth including all of the following:
(1) A supervisor or designee physically on-site during every shift at the facility.
(2) Adequate staff to provide for the direct supervision of youth in living units and other areas where youth are present. The use of a video monitoring system shall not be used to replace direct staff supervision.
(3) Staff ratios of a minimum of one staff member supervising 8 youth during waking hours and one staff member supervising 16 youth during sleeping hours, except during exigent circumstances. The facility shall document the exigent circumstances.
(4) Whenever there is a youth in the facility, at least one staff member of the same gender as the youth on duty at the facility.
History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.
DOC 347.18 Training.
(1) Orientation. Before a new staff member is permitted to work independently with youth, the facility shall provide at least 40 hours of orientation training for the new staff member including all of the following areas:
(a) Facility policies and procedures.
(b) Facility operations and facility emergencies.
(c) Rules under this chapter.
(d) Youth grievance procedures under s. DOC 347.38.
(e) First aid, use of an automated external defibrillator, and use of other emergency equipment.
(f) Adolescent brain development.
(g) Trauma-informed care and resiliency.
(h) Positive behavior management, de-escalation techniques, and conflict management.
(i) Sexual abuse and sexual harassment prevention, detection, and response.
(j) Sex trafficking.
(k) Suicide and self-harm prevention.
(L) Laws on confidentiality of personally identifiable information.
(m) Mandatory reporting requirements under s. 48.981 (2), Stats.
(2) Initial security staff training. In addition to the training required under sub. (1), security staff shall receive at least 120 hours of training during the first year of employment. On-the-job training does not count toward the hours of required initial training for security staff.
(3) Annual training. Security staff shall receive at least 24 hours of annual training including all of the following:
(a) Care and custody of youth.
(b) Trauma-informed care and resiliency.
(c) Two hours of suicide and self-harm prevention.
(d) Mental health and crisis intervention.
(e) Administration of medications.
(f) Health screening of youth at the time of admission.
(g) Use of restraints and security control devices.
(h) Fire safety, evacuation procedures, and use of self-contained breathing apparatus.
(i) Positive behavior management, de-escalation techniques, and conflict management.
(j) The facility’s use of force policies and procedures.
(4) Documentation. All staff training shall be documented.
History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.
Subchapter V — Food Service and Nutrition
DOC 347.19 Food service.
(1) Sanitation. The kitchen area and all equipment shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.
(2) Food safety.
(a) Food items shall be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. Opened food packages shall be stored in airtight containers that are labeled and dated. Food items shall be stored in appropriate locations and temperatures.
(b) All persons who work in food service areas shall wear clean garments and clean caps or hairnets and shall keep their hands clean at all times when engaged in the handling of food, drink, utensils, or equipment.
(c) Food and drink shall be protected from contamination. Meals shall be covered during transit to and within the facility.
(d) Food temperatures shall be properly maintained and documented daily.
(e) Kitchen storage and dishwashing equipment temperatures shall be monitored and documented daily.
(f) Garbage containers shall be covered, emptied daily, and kept clean.
(g) Cleaning agents shall be stored separately from food service items.
(3) Inventory. There shall be a documented inventory accounting for all sharps, tools, and utensils at all times.
(4) Inspection.
(a) Internal monthly inspection of all food service areas shall be conducted and documented.
(b) Annual inspection of all full-production and service kitchens by a qualified, independent outside source documenting that the food service area meets applicable health and safety codes shall be conducted.
History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.
DOC 347.20 Meals.
(1) The facility shall provide nutritious and quality food for all youth.
(2) The facility shall develop menus that satisfy generally accepted nutritional standards.
(3) An annual menu review by a qualified nutritionist or dietician shall be completed and maintained in the facility files. Any change or substitution to the menu shall be documented.
(4) A youth may abstain from any foods that violate the youth’s religion. Consistent with available resources, the facility shall provide a substitute from other available foods from the menu served at the meal. The substitutions shall be consistent with sub. (2).
(5) Special diets are provided as prescribed by a qualified health care professional.
(6) Youth shall receive 3 nutritious meals and a snack daily, with no more than 12 hours between the evening meal and breakfast. Two of the meals shall be hot, including the entrée.
(7) Youth shall eat meals in a cafeteria or common area unless approved by a supervisor or designee.
History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.
Subchapter VI — Health and Mental Health Care
DOC 347.21 Health screening.
(1) The facility shall use a health screening form that is developed in conjunction with qualified health care professionals and is completed at the time of admission for each youth to record information about current and past medical, mental health, and dental conditions, physical and developmental disabilities, recent injuries or physical trauma, alcohol or other drug abuse problems, and suicide or self-harm risk. The health screening form shall be documented.
(2) A youth whose screening under sub. (1) is not completed within one hour of admission shall be under constant staff supervision until the screening is completed. Section DOC 347.26 applies if a youth screens positive for risk of suicide or self-harm.
(3) The health screening shall be conducted in a confidential setting upon the youth’s admission.
(4) If urgent concerns are identified during the health screening, referrals to medical, mental health, or supervisory staff shall be immediate.
(5) A qualified health care professional shall review the health screening within 72 hours. The review shall be documented.
(6) Within 72 hours of admission, a qualified health care professional shall offer the youth sexually transmitted infection testing, and all female youth shall be offered pregnancy testing.
(7) Documentation of health screening results and subsequent review of the health screening form shall be maintained in the youth’s confidential medical record.
History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.
DOC 347.22 Health care assessment.
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