N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-12.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10A:16-12.5 - Change in suicide watch status

(a) After the initial placement of an inmate on suicide watch, the psychologist or psychiatrist or other physician may change the type of observation of an inmate from close observation to constant observation or from constant observation to close observation by conducting a face-to-face visit with the inmate and by completing the EHR MH Suicide Status Change form in the EHR. A printed copy shall be filed in the inmate's MRF and a copy shall be forwarded by the staff person ordering the change to the Classification Department of the correctional facility for placement in the inmate's Classification file. A printed copy shall also be distributed to appropriate medical, custody, and administrative staff.

(b) The recommendation for a change in the type of observation of an inmate who is on suicide watch shall be reviewed and authorized for administrative support by the Administrator before action is taken to change the suicide watch status of an inmate on suicide watch.

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 2800(a), effective 8/21/2017