Reclassification of a resident designated as high or moderate
risk for suicidal behavior to a lower risk level shall only be determined
by the facility administrator with the recommendation of a qualified
mental health professional, a mental health provider, or a licensed
physician.
(1) Prior to recommending reclassification, a qualified
mental health professional, mental health provider, or a licensed
physician shall conduct a review of the resident's current suicide
risk and issue a written recommendation which addresses the following:
(A) the need to reclassify the resident's suicide risk
level;
(B) the need for intervention strategies and/or services
during the resident's period of confinement within the facility; and
(C) the need for additional assessment(s), screening(s)
or evaluation(s).
(2) The written recommendation of the qualified mental
health professional, mental health provider, or licensed physician
shall be maintained in the resident's record.
(3) The facility administrator or designee shall review
the written recommendation of the qualified mental health professional,
mental health provider, or licensed physician prior to reclassifying
a resident as no longer being at high risk for suicidal behavior.
(4) Only the facility administrator or designee shall
authorize the reclassification of a resident classified as high risk
for suicidal behavior under this section.
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