DOC 311.13(1)(b)(b) The inmate in observation for mental health purposes due to dangerousness to himself or herself wishes to challenge the review of dangerousness to self decision.

DOC 311.13(2)(2) The administrator may request an additional clinical or medical assessment of the inmate’s condition prior to the administrator’s written decision which shall be issued to the inmate and clinical or medical staff within 5 working days of receipt of the appeal.

DOC 311.13(3)(3) An inmate may appeal the administrator’s written decision to the secretary who shall issue a written decision within 5 working days of the appeal.

DOC 311.14(1)(1) An inmate in observation shall be confined alone in a well-ventilated, sanitary, secure cell equipped with an observation port. Conditions, including privileges and properties, shall, insofar as possible, be the same as those in the status from which the inmate came prior to the observation placement. A staff member who is authorized in s. DOC 311.04 (4) to place an inmate in observation may change the inmate’s condition of confinement if the staff member reasonably believes any of the following:

DOC 311.14(1)(a)(a) These privileges or properties may be used by the inmate, or another inmate also in the observation unit, for self-harm or to harm others.

DOC 311.14(2)(2) The appropriate privileges and properties to be allowed the inmate in observation shall be determined by the clinician, crisis intervention worker or physician at the time of the examination of the inmate, after a consultation with the supervisor of the unit.

DOC 311.14(3)(3) If any of the privileges or properties are used by the inmate or another inmate also in the observation unit for self-harm or harm to others, or otherwise seriously disrupts the safe, efficient operation of the observation unit, the privileges or properties shall be withdrawn immediately by the staff member noting the problem.

DOC 311.14(4)(4) The warden has final authority regarding privileges or property of an inmate in observation. The warden shall review and either approve or disapprove a decision regarding inmate privileges or properties. The warden shall take appropriate and prompt action.

DOC 311.15(1)(1) For an inmate placed in observation for mental health purposes, a staff member shall have immediate access to the inmate and shall accompany the inmate at all times while in unsecured areas.

DOC 311.15(2)(2) Staff shall observe and record the activities of the inmate at least once every 15 minutes with appropriate documentation made of significant incidents involving the inmate.

DOC 311.16DOC 311.16 Release from observation. Upon release from observation the inmate shall be returned to previous status and assignment if possible and advisable.