Common use of Mental Health Screening Clause in Contracts

Mental Health Screening. The State shall develop and implement adequate policies, procedures, and practices consistent with generally accepted correctional mental health care standards to ensure that all inmates receive an adequate initial mental health screening by appropriately trained staff within twenty-four (24) hours after intake. Such screening shall include an individual private (consistent with security limitations) interview of each incoming inmate, including whether the inmate has a history of mental illness, is currently receiving or has received psychotropic medications, has attempted suicide, or has suicidal propensities. Documentation of the screening shall be maintained in the appropriate medical record. Inmates who have been on psychotropic medications prior to intake will be assessed by a psychiatrist as to the need to continue those medications, in a timely manner, no later than 7-10 days after intake or sooner if clinically appropriate. These inmates shall remain on previously prescribed psychotropic medications pending psychiatrist assessment. Incoming inmates who are in need of emergency mental health services shall receive such care immediately after intake. Incoming inmates who require resumption of psychotropic medications shall be seen by a psychiatrist as soon as clinically appropriate.

Mental Health Screening. The State shall develop maintain and implement adequate policies, procedures, and practices consistent with generally accepted correctional mental health care standards to ensure that all inmates receive an adequate initial mental health screening by appropriately trained staff within twenty-four (24) hours after intake. Such screening shall include an individual private (consistent with security limitations) interview of each incoming inmate, including whether the inmate has a history of mental illness, is currently receiving or has received psychotropic medications, has attempted suicide, or has suicidal propensities. Documentation of the screening shall be maintained in the appropriate medical record. Inmates who have been on psychotropic medications prior to intake will be assessed by a psychiatrist as to the need to continue those medications, medications in a timely manner, no later than seven to ten (7-10 10) days after intake or sooner if clinically appropriate. These inmates shall remain on previously prescribed psychotropic medications pending psychiatrist assessment. Incoming inmates who are in need of emergency mental health services shall receive such care immediately after intake. Incoming inmates who require resumption of psychotropic medications shall be seen by a psychiatrist as soon as clinically appropriate.