Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 4359 - Factors Considered for Patient Access

(a) To determine a patient's access level, the Treatment Team, Program Staff, or Executive Staff shall consider the following factors:

(1) Hospital grounds, physical structure of the hospital, or layout of the hospital and units;

(2) Staffing ratios or other licensing requirements;

(3) Patient's Commitment Type;

(4) Patient's participation in treatment;

(5) Patient input;

(6) History of verbal or physical aggression toward self or others while at DSH;

(7) History or allegations of criminal activity while at DSH;

(8) History of possession of contraband while at DSH;

(9) History of escape attempts or otherwise unauthorized movement while at DSH;

(10) History of exploiting, strong-arming, or inciting others or being exploited, strong-armed, or incited by others while at DSH;

(11) History of destroying property while at DSH;

(12) History of suicide ideation, threats, or attempts while at DSH;

(13) Medical condition;

(14) History of unauthorized possession or use of prescribed medication, drugs, or illicit substances or refusal to comply with a drug screen while at DSH; and

(15) Other relevant information.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 4359

1. New section filed 4-6-2020; operative 4-6-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 15).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4005.1, 4011, 4027, 4101 and 4312, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4011 and 4312, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 4-6-2020; operative 4/6/2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 15).