N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-16.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:95-16.12 - Attempt to commit suicide

(a) A custody staff member or other staff person who becomes aware that a juvenile is attempting to commit suicide, or apparently has already committed suicide, shall immediately notify Center Control.

(b) Center Control shall advise the custody staff member or other staff person on actions to take and shall send such additional supervisory, emergency, medical or other staff as are deemed necessary.

(c) A custody staff member shall enter the room to take action necessary and appropriate to preventing a suicide or injury to a juvenile, provided that doing so does not pose an undue risk to his or her own safety or to the safety of others.

(d) Factors which should be considered when determining whether to enter the room include, but are not limited to:

1. The availability and location of back-up staff;

2. The staff present at location of incident;

3. The availability of keys;

4. The potential for hostage situations; and

5. The emergent nature of present circumstances.

(e) When determining the action to take, security of the housing unit and secure facility shall be of primary concern.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-16.12