8.14 Individualized Treatment Plans Pursuant to Section 1413

Chapter 8
Section 8.14
Subject 8.14 Individualized Treatment Plans Pursuant to Section 1413
Effective Date 2/1/2024 12:00 AM
  1. Individualized treatment plans shall be developed and implemented for all youth who have received services for significant health care concerns.
    1. Health care providers shall assure that health care treatment plans are considered in facility program planning.
    2. Health care restrictions shall not limit participation of a youth in school, work assignments, exercise and other programs, beyond what is required to protect the youth’s health.
    3. Medical and mental health information shall be shared with youth supervision staff in accordance to Section 1407 for purposes of programming, treatment planning and housing.
    4. Any youth suspected or confirmed to be developmentally disabled shall be referred to the local regional center for developmentally disabled individuals for purposed of diagnosis and/or treatment within 24 hours excluding weekends and holidays.
    5. Program planning shall include pre-release arrangements from continuing medical and mental health care, together with participation in relevant programs upon return into the community.
    6. Policies and procedures shall address accommodations for youth who may have special needs when using showers and toilets and dressing/undressing.