DHS 94.24(2)(d)2.a. a. Only in a clean and private place;

DHS 94.24(2)(d)2.b. b. Except in an emergency, only by a person of the same sex;

DHS 94.24(2)(d)2.c. c. Only when all less intrusive search procedures are deemed inadequate; and

DHS 94.24(2)(d)2.d. d. Only under circumstances specified under subd. 1. a. to c.;

DHS 94.24(2)(d)3. 3. A body cavity search of an inpatient may be conducted:

DHS 94.24(2)(d)3.a. a. Only in a clean and private place;

DHS 94.24(2)(d)3.b. b. Only by a physician and, whenever possible, by a physician of the same sex;

DHS 94.24(2)(d)3.c. c. Only when all less intrusive search procedures are deemed inadequate; and

DHS 94.24(2)(d)3.d. d. Only under circumstances specified under subd. 1. a. to c.

DHS 94.24(2)(e) (e) The room and personal belongings of an inpatient may be searched only when there is documented reason to believe that security rules have been violated, except that searches may be conducted in forensic units, the maximum security facility at the Mendota mental health institute or a secure mental health unit or facility under s. 980.065, Stats., in accordance with written facility policies.

DHS 94.24(2)(f) (f) Each inpatient shall be assisted to achieve maximum capability in personal hygiene and self-grooming and shall have reasonable access to:

DHS 94.24(2)(f)1. 1. Toilet articles;

DHS 94.24(2)(f)2. 2. Toothbrush and dentifrice;

DHS 94.24(2)(f)3. 3. A shower or tub bath at least once every 2 days, unless medically contraindicated;

DHS 94.24(2)(f)4. 4. Services of a barber or beautician on a regular basis; and

DHS 94.24(2)(f)5. 5. Shaving equipment and facilities.

DHS 94.24(2)(g) (g) Each patient shall be given an opportunity to refute any accusations prior to initiation of disciplinary action.

DHS 94.24(2)(h) (h) No patient may be disciplined for a violation of a treatment facility rule unless the patient has had prior notice of the rule.

DHS 94.24(2)(i) (i)

DHS 94.24(2)(i)1. 1. Each inpatient shall have unscheduled access to a working flush toilet and sink, except when the patient is in seclusion or for security reasons or when medically contraindicated.

DHS 94.24(2)(i)2. 2. Upon request of the patient, the legal guardian of an incompetent patient or the parent of a minor, staff of the same sex shall be available to assist the patient in toileting or bathing.

DHS 94.24(2)(i)3. 3. Every patient in isolation or seclusion shall be provided an opportunity for access to a toilet at least every 30 minutes.

DHS 94.24(2)(j) (j) Inpatients shall be allowed to provide their own room decorations except that a facility may restrict this right for documented security or safety reasons. Facilities may adopt policies restricting the areas where patients may display sexually explicit or patently offensive room decorations and may prohibit gang-related room decorations.

DHS 94.24(3) (3) Social, recreational and leisure time activities.

DHS 94.24(3)(a) (a) Inpatients shall be provided access to current newspapers and magazines, and shall have reasonable access to radio and television upon request, except for documented security or safety reasons.

DHS 94.24(3)(b) (b) An inpatient shall be allowed individual expression through music, art, reading materials and media except for any limitation that may be necessary for documented security or safety reasons.

DHS 94.24(3)(c) (c) Inpatients may not be prevented from acquiring, at their own expense, printed material, a television, a radio, recordings or movies, except for documented security or safety reasons.

DHS 94.24(3)(d) (d) Each inpatient shall have reasonable access to his or her own musical instruments and to art and writing supplies, along with reasonable access to appropriate space and supervision for the use of the instruments and supplies, except for documented security or safety reasons.

DHS 94.24 Note Note: Any denial or restriction of a patient’s right to use his or her personal articles is governed by s. DHS 94.05 and s. 51.61 (2), Stats.