Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 101-1-9 - Medical and Health Care Services9.1. The Director will designate a health care provider to be responsible for health care at the respective facilities pursuant to a written agreement, contract, or job description.9.2. Personnel who provide health care services to juveniles must comply with appropriate state and federal licensure, certification, or registration requirements and restrictions. The duties and responsibilities of such personnel will be governed by job descriptions written and approved by the health care provider.9.3. The Division will provide, or designate a health provider who will be responsible for providing, mental health services. These services include, but are not limited to, those provided by mental health professionals who meet the educational and license/certification criteria specified by their respective professional disciplines.9.4. The Director will issue written policy providing for a suicide prevention and intervention program. This policy will be reviewed by a medical or mental health professional employed by the Division.9.5. The Director's written policy will adopt, at a minimum, the American Correctional Association's Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities, as amended from time to time.