Perf-Based Stds, Juvenile Correctional Facilities, 5th Ed_DEC 2024

Part 5: Care

Notification of Death 5-JCF-5C-44 (Ref 4-JCF-4C-43)

In the case of death of a juvenile, the juvenile’s parent, guardian, or legal cus todian is promptly notified. Procedures specify and govern the actions to be taken in the event of the death of a juvenile Comment : The medical examiner or coroner should be notified of a juvenile’s death immediately. A postmortem examination should be performed if the cause of death is unknown, if the death occurred under suspicious circumstances, or if the juvenile was not under current medical care.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Health-record entries; notification records.

Informed Consent 5-JCF-5C-45 (Ref 4-JCF-4C-44)

Informed-consent standards in the jurisdiction are observed and document ed The informed consent of parent, guardian, or legal custodian is obtained where required by law The juvenile and parent, guardian, or legal custodi an are informed about medical care in a language that is easily understood When health care is rendered against the juvenile’s will, it is only in accor dance with federal and state laws and regulations

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Completed consent or authorization forms; health-record en tries; observations; interviews.

Involuntary Administration of Medication

(MANDATORY) Involuntary administration of psychotropic medication(s) to juveniles complies with applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdiction When administered, the process shall include: 1. Authorized administration by a physician for a specific duration. 2 Less-restrictive-intervention options have been exercised without success, as determined by the physician or psychiatrist 3. Specific details about why, when, where, and how the medication is to be administered 4 Monitoring for adverse reactions and side effects 5 Less-restrictive or less invasive treatment-plan alternatives are prepared as soon as possible with return to voluntary treatment, as soon as clinically feasible

5-JCF-5C-46 (Ref 4-JCF-4C-45) Revised Aug 2017

Comment : None.

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