Wisconsin Legislature: DOC 347.19(4)(b)

DOC 347.18(1)(m)(m) Mandatory reporting requirements under s. 48.981 (2), Stats.

DOC 347.18(2)(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.

DOC 347.18(3)(3) Annual training. Security staff shall receive at least 24 hours of annual training including all of the following:

DOC 347.18(3)(a)(a) Care and custody of youth.

DOC 347.18(3)(b)(b) Trauma-informed care and resiliency.

DOC 347.18(3)(c)(c) Two hours of suicide and self-harm prevention.

DOC 347.18(3)(d)(d) Mental health and crisis intervention.

DOC 347.18(3)(e)(e) Administration of medications.

DOC 347.18(3)(f)(f) Health screening of youth at the time of admission.

DOC 347.18(3)(g)(g) Use of restraints and security control devices.

DOC 347.18(3)(h)(h) Fire safety, evacuation procedures, and use of self-contained breathing apparatus.

DOC 347.18(3)(i)(i) Positive behavior management, de-escalation techniques, and conflict management.

DOC 347.18(3)(j)(j) The facility’s use of force policies and procedures.

DOC 347.18(4)(4) Documentation. All staff training shall be documented.

DOC 347.18 HistoryHistory: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

subch. V of ch. DOC 347Subchapter V — Food Service and Nutrition

DOC 347.19DOC 347.19 Food service.

DOC 347.19(1)(1) Sanitation. The kitchen area and all equipment shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.

DOC 347.19(2)(2) Food safety.

DOC 347.19(2)(a)(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.

DOC 347.19(2)(b)(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.

DOC 347.19(2)(c)(c) Food and drink shall be protected from contamination. Meals shall be covered during transit to and within the facility.

DOC 347.19(2)(d)(d) Food temperatures shall be properly maintained and documented daily.

DOC 347.19(2)(e)(e) Kitchen storage and dishwashing equipment temperatures shall be monitored and documented daily.

DOC 347.19(2)(f)(f) Garbage containers shall be covered, emptied daily, and kept clean.

DOC 347.19(2)(g)(g) Cleaning agents shall be stored separately from food service items.

DOC 347.19(3)(3) Inventory. There shall be a documented inventory accounting for all sharps, tools, and utensils at all times.

DOC 347.19(4)(4) Inspection.

DOC 347.19(4)(a)(a) Internal monthly inspection of all food service areas shall be conducted and documented.

DOC 347.19(4)(b)(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.

DOC 347.19 HistoryHistory: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.20DOC 347.20 Meals.

DOC 347.20(1)(1) The facility shall provide nutritious and quality food for all youth.

DOC 347.20(2)(2) The facility shall develop menus that satisfy generally accepted nutritional standards.

DOC 347.20(3)(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.

DOC 347.20(4)(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).

DOC 347.20(5)(5) Special diets are provided as prescribed by a qualified health care professional.

DOC 347.20(6)(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.

DOC 347.20(7)(7) Youth shall eat meals in a cafeteria or common area unless approved by a supervisor or designee.

DOC 347.20 HistoryHistory: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

subch. VI of ch. DOC 347Subchapter VI — Health and Mental Health Care

DOC 347.21DOC 347.21 Health screening.

DOC 347.21(1)(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.

DOC 347.21(2)(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.

DOC 347.21(3)(3) The health screening shall be conducted in a confidential setting upon the youth’s admission.

DOC 347.21(4)(4) If urgent concerns are identified during the health screening, referrals to medical, mental health, or supervisory staff shall be immediate.

DOC 347.21(5)(5) A qualified health care professional shall review the health screening within 72 hours. The review shall be documented.

DOC 347.21(6)(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.

DOC 347.21(7)(7) Documentation of health screening results and subsequent review of the health screening form shall be maintained in the youth’s confidential medical record.

DOC 347.21 HistoryHistory: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.22DOC 347.22 Health care assessment.

DOC 347.22(1)(1) All youth shall receive a full health care assessment by a qualified health care professional within 7 days of admission. The assessment shall be documented.

DOC 347.22(2)(2) A health care assessment is not required for a youth readmitted to the facility when the last health care assessment was performed within 90 days and when the youth’s new admission health screening shows no change in health status.

DOC 347.22(3)(3) Documentation of health care assessment results shall be maintained in the youth’s confidential medical record.

DOC 347.22 HistoryHistory: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.23DOC 347.23 Medical care.

DOC 347.23(1)(1) The facility shall provide youth medical care under s. 938.505 (1), Stats.

DOC 347.23(2)(2) The facility shall provide youth with a schedule of access to medical care to be provided under sub. (1).

DOC 347.23(3)(3) The facility shall provide access and arrange for transportation to emergency medical care services.

DOC 347.23(4)(4) All licensed or certified health care professionals shall provide services in accordance with the standards of practice established by the applicable regulatory body.

DOC 347.23(5)(5) Health care staff shall be in compliance with state and federal licensure certification and registration. Verification of compliance shall be maintained at the facility.

DOC 347.23(6)(6) A youth may refuse specific health evaluations and treatments in accordance with applicable federal and state law. All refusals shall be documented and maintained in the youth’s confidential medical record.

DOC 347.23(7)(7) The facility shall allow for submission and screening of medical requests on a daily basis.

DOC 347.23(8)(8) When practicable, the facility shall be in contact with a youth’s personal physician.

DOC 347.23(9)(9) The facility’s provision of medical care shall ensure access to all of the following:

DOC 347.23(9)(a)(a) Pregnancy management.

DOC 347.23(9)(b)(b) Acute and chronic medical conditions management.

DOC 347.23(9)(c)(c) Communicable disease and infection control.

DOC 347.23(9)(d)(d) Detoxification and withdrawal care.

DOC 347.23(9)(e)(e) Immunizations.

DOC 347.23 HistoryHistory: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.24DOC 347.24 Informed consent.

DOC 347.24(1)(1) At admission, the facility shall obtain the name and contact information of an adult family member or guardian who can provide information about a youth’s health and mental health history.

DOC 347.24(2)(2) The facility shall ensure all medical and mental health examinations and services conform to applicable state laws for informed consent and the right to refuse treatment.

DOC 347.24(3)(3) The facility shall obtain informed consent using a language that is understandable to the youth and the youth’s parent or guardian.

DOC 347.24 HistoryHistory: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.25DOC 347.25 Mental health care.

DOC 347.25(1)(1) The facility shall provide youth with mental health services from a qualified mental health professional.

DOC 347.25(2)(2) All qualified mental health professionals shall have training on and be knowledgeable about the assessment of mental health disorders, trauma, and suicide risk among adolescents and age-appropriate interventions.

DOC 347.25(3)(3) All qualified mental health professionals shall provide services in accordance with recognized standards of practice.

DOC 347.25(4)(4) Licensed mental health professionals shall be in compliance with state and federal licensure certification and registration. Verification of compliance shall be maintained at the facility.

DOC 347.25(5)(5) All youth shall receive a mental health assessment by a qualified mental health professional within 7 days of admission. The assessment shall be documented.

DOC 347.25(6)(6) The mental health assessment shall be conducted in a confidential setting.

DOC 347.25(7)(7) The facility shall have sufficient service hours from qualified mental health professionals to timely meet the needs of youth in the facility.

DOC 347.25(8)(8) The facility shall have a schedule of access to on-site mental health care services.

DOC 347.25(9)(9) Qualified mental health professionals shall develop individual mental health treatment plans for youth with identified mental health needs.

DOC 347.25(10)(10) Qualified mental health professionals shall work with facility staff to provide guidance, insight, and direction on managing and understanding the needs and behavior of youth.

DOC 347.25(11)(11) The facility shall provide access to emergency mental health care and transportation, if necessary.

DOC 347.25 HistoryHistory: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.