Section 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;(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;(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.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).