SUBJ ECT: Residential Treatment Programs for Offenders with Mental Illness
RELATED STANDARDS: ACA Standards 4-4183
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 15, 2013
SUPERSESSION: 9/15/13
Rick Raemisch Executive Director OPR: OCS REVIEW MONTH: SEPTEMBER
I. POLICY
It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to offer specialized programs to offenders with mental illness in controlled conditions of confinement. These programs utilize planned incentive level systems to promote pro-social behavior and treatment progress and meeting targeted behavioral goals while ensuring the safety and security of employees and offenders.
II. PURPOSE
This Administrative Regulation (AR) describes incentive level systems for offenders with mental illness and criteria for movement/transition for residential treatment programoffenders.
III. DEFINITIONS
A. Activity Therapy: Monitored social, recreational, or other activities that provide offenders with opportunities to develop and demonstrate positive, pro-social behavior under controlled conditions. This may include out of cell time for participation in board games, cards, artwork, etc.
B. Behavior Management Plan (BMP): An individualized behavior modification plan designed to decrease and manage continuous disruptive behaviors and increase or strengthen the pro-social behaviors of an offender.
C. Evidence-Based Practice: the body of research and replicable clinical knowledge that describes contemporary correctional assessment, programming and supervision strategies that lead to improved correctional outcomes such as the rehabilitation of offenders and increased public safety.
D. Incentive Level System: A behavior driven, progressive, incentive based systemwhich encourages appropriate offender behavior.
E. Multi-disciplinary Team: A committee composed of representatives fromcustody/control, mental health, case management, and fromother disciplines such as medical or psychiatry as needed or required.
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F. Offenders with Mental Illness Status (OMI): A status for offenders with mental illness who are assigned to a specialized programwhere they receive individual and group therapy, educational programs, and recreational activities.
G. Positive Behavior: Behavior that does not warrant negative chronological entries, Code of Penal Discipline infractions or any other negative social interactions.
H. ProgramCompliant: Offenders who are active in a labor, educational or work programresulting in satisfactory or higher progress reviews and offenders displaying positive participation in therapeutic and recommended programs.
I. ProgramSuccess: Programsuccess is acknowledged when an offender progresses to a general population facility or granted discretionary release fromprison regardless of level completed within the Residential treatment Unit Program.
J . Pro-social Behavior: Positive social interaction with staff, family members, and other offenders that respects other individuals rights and boundaries.
K. Residential treatment Program(RTP): A programin which offenders with mental illness receive individual and group therapy, educational programs, and recreational activities.
L. Staffing: A formal comprehensive offender case planning review by a multi-disciplinary team.
M. Status: A housing and management assignment other than General Population.
N. Target Behavior/Goal: A specific identified behavior used to effectively assist an offender in achieving successful progression through the residential treatment Program.
O. Tether Table: A table designed to allow offender participation in programmatic and group
P. Treatment Termination: an action or serious negative behavior that results in termination fromthe Residential treatment Programand review for administrative segregation status.
Q. Treatment Transfer: A Residential Treatment Unit offender who transfers to another program, i.e. Thinking for a Change.
R. Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP): An individualized plan and guide to daily living and recovery for individuals with mental illness.
IV. PROCEDURES
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Each facility providing specialized programs for offenders with mental illness shall utilize established incentive levels that encourage and reinforce programcompliance and pro-social behavior while meeting target behaviors and goals.
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h hi ig gh h l le ev ve el l o of f p pr ro of fe es ss si io on na al li is sm m a an nd d m mo ot ti iv va at te e o of ff fe en nd de er rs s t to o s su uc cc ce ee ed d, , w wh hi il le e e en ns su ur ri in ng g t th he e s sa af fe et ty y a an nd d s se ec cu ur ri it ty y o of f t th he e f fa ac ci il li it ty y. .
3. Mental health staff shall provide evidence based treatment, froman approved list of treatment curriculums, which includes individual, group, or activity therapies. Therapy booths and tether tables may be used to deliver residential treatment programs as determined by the facility.
4. Academic, drug and alcohol, and mental health employees shall work together to design programdelivery options to meet the needs of the residential treatment programpopulation. Offenders with special education needs will receive appropriate treatment within the program.
5. Levels 1 through 3 will be afforded at least one monthly out of cell meeting with a multi-disciplinary team. Discussion should include but not be limited to the following topics:
a. Current incentive level; b. Current progress in the program; c. Current active participation/involvement in the program; d. Programcompliance; e. Offenders efforts to obtain life skills necessary to be successful upon release, willingness to participate in the program; f. Current behavior while in the program; g. Prior behavioral problems that the offender has exhibited that may or may not have resulted in COPD convictions. Talk about what is needed to overcome these problems, i.e. making better choices;
6. Mental Health employees and/or case mangers, in collaboration with custody/control employees, will submit offenders for consideration of level changes in the multi-disciplinary meeting. This meeting will convene on a weekly basis for all Residential Treatment Programs.
B. REFERRAL AND ASSIGNMENT
1. Mental Health staff will review offenders with mental illness who meet criteria for specialized programs based on diagnosis and treatment needs. If offenders are referred fromother facilities, the mental health clinicians shall exchange information on the offenders most recent incentive level privileges, treatment plan and compliance, psychiatric stability and medication compliance, current institutional adjustment and behavior, including any COPDs, and any current behavior management plans. Offenders with mental health needs will be reviewed for placement according to treatment needs by diagnosis:
a. Offenders with serious mental illness (primarily Axis I) b. Offenders with adjustment disorder(s) or Axis II disorder(s) that impair their ability to function in general population. c. Male offenders with ADA or mobility issues will be referred to San Carlos for treatment placement and will not be housed at CCF.
2. Prioritization for Treatment: Offenders will be prioritized for programplacement according to the following needs:
a. 1 st Priority: Serious mental illness:
1) Psychotic disorder (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression disorder, delusional disorder) 2) Organic disorders (Traumatic Brain Injury, dementia) b. 2 nd Priority Long termimpairment as evidenced by numerous or serious:
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3. Offenders assigned to residential treatment programs shall receive an orientation to the facility as described in AR 850-07, Offender Reception and Orientation.
4. Once offenders are assigned to a residential treatment program, an individualized treatment plan shall be developed by the mental health staff and an incentive level shall be assigned by the multi-disciplinary team.
5. The mental health clinician shall share relevant behavioral and clinical information with the multi-disciplinary team. The multi-disciplinary teamshall convene within five working days of the offenders arrival to the San Carlos Correctional Facility. Offenders arriving fromthe San Carlos Correctional Facility will be placed in a unit with comparable privileges to the unit they left.
6. A Behavior Management Plan (BMP) may be developed to address specific offender behavioral problems that are unable to be addressed under the guidelines of the residential treatment program. A BMP will govern offender management to ensure safety and security, regardless of level and privileges warranted under the residential treatment program. Upon removal of a BMP, offenders shall be reviewed by the multi-disciplinary teamfor appropriate level placement.
7. A planned intervention, through a multi-disciplinary meeting, consisting of a minimumof a mental health staff, a housing lieutenant, and a case manager or their designees may be held with an offender to address negative behavior, negative actions, or conditions that negatively affect an offenders ability to succeed in the residential treatment program. Offenders will be informed of expected behavior required and expected participation in groups in order to complete the program. If after efforts have been exhausted and an offender continues to refuse to participate in the Residential Treatment Program, the offender will be returned to the facility that referred himto the program. In some instances, placement at San Carlos Correctional Facility may occur if an offenders mental health status significantly deteriorates.
8. When a residential treatment programparticipant transfers to another special needs programor to general population, a mental health clinician fromthe sending facility shall contact a mental health clinician at the receiving facility to discuss continuity of care and transition of incentive level privileges. When an offender progresses from one programto another, the incentive levels and privileges at each level will be comparable.
9. When an offender who is currently on COPD sanctions enters the program, the multi-disciplinary teammay suspend restrictions to further the goals of the program. If an offender that has been granted a suspension of LOP restrictions receives a new COPD with further LOP restrictions, the suspended LOP restrictions may be reinstated. This will be discussed with the offender and documented in a multi-disciplinary teammeeting.
10. Offenders in a residential treatment programwill have access to faith services as defined in AR 800-01, Religious Programs. Attendance at group activities will be done according to the incentive level.
11. The multi-disciplinary teamwill meet at least weekly to discuss residential treatment programprogression and regression movement for all levels. The decision to progress or regress offenders in the programwill be a multi- disciplinary decision. If the multi-disciplinary teamcannot reach a consensus regarding a progression or regression, the Health Services Administrator will make the determination.
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C. TREATMENT NEEDS DELIVERY
1. Centennial Correctional Facility (CCF): The CCF residential treatment programmanages offenders with mental illness through a clinical and behavioral management systemas well as through recommended mental health treatment. CCFs offender management systemutilizes clinical treatment units and provides incentives to offenders who participate and demonstrate behavioral control.
a. Residential Treatment ProgramAssignment: Offenders are referred for assessment by mental health clinicians for placement in the residential treatment program. Once an offender has been selected for the program, they are placed in an appropriate day hall/unit based on diagnoses, behavior and treatment plan.
b. Level Descriptions: Within the CCF residential treatment program, there are 8 progressive management levels:
1) LEVEL 1: Is the most restrictive level of the treatment program. Offenders who have displayed inappropriate behavior may be assigned at level 1. Offenders at this level will be evaluated for appropriate behavior. Offenders assigned to this level will continue to be offered mental health services. Offenders will not normally enter the programon this level.
a) PRIVILEGES: Offenders within this level shall be afforded the following:
i. One (1) hour per day, five (5) days per week in the exercise yard and shower ii. One (1) telephone session per month, not to exceed 20 minutes. iii. One (1) non-contact visiting period per month. iv. If the offenders account balance allows: Ten dollars ($10.00) per week of canteen, limited to purchase of hygiene items and stamps. v. Offenders at this level are not allowed special canteen items or catalog purchases. vi. Offenders are allowed to posses two sets of personal thermals.
b) PROGRESSION: In order to progress fromLevel 1 to Level 2 within the residential treatment programincentive level system, an offender must:
i. Complete a minimumof seven (7) consecutive days of positive behaviors, demonstrated by meeting target behaviors, while at Level I. ii. Positive participation in a minimumof one individual therapy session with a mental health therapist.
2) LEVEL 2: Is a restrictive level within the treatment program. Offenders who have displayed inappropriate behavior may be assigned at Level 2. Offenders placed at this level will be evaluated for appropriate behavior. Offenders assigned to this level will continue to be offered mental health services. Offenders will be reviewed by the multi-disciplinary teamweekly, until progression to a higher level. Offenders will not normally enter the programon this level.
a) PRIVILEGES: Offenders within this level shall be afforded the following:
i. One (1) hour per day, five (5) days per week in the exercise yard and shower. ii. Four (4) telephone session per month, not to exceed 20 minutes. iii. Two (2) non-contact visiting periods per month. iv. If the offenders account balance allows: Twenty five dollars ($25.00) per week of canteen. v. Offenders at this level are not allowed special canteen items or catalog purchases. vi. One 12" or 13" television set for access for programdelivery and recreational interest. A TV (loaner) may be allowed per TV agreement guidelines.
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b) PROGRESSION: In order to progress fromLevel 2 to Level 3 within the residential treatment programincentive level system, an offender must:
i. Complete a minimumof seven (7) consecutive days of positive behaviors, demonstrated by meeting target behaviors, while at Level 2. ii. Identify the behaviors that resulted in regression and develop a plan to modify the behavior. iii. Positive participation in a minimumof one individual therapy session with a mental health therapist.
3) LEVEL 3: Upon entrance into the residential treatment program, offenders will normally be assigned to this level. This is considered the transitional level. Offenders at this level will begin participation in recommended therapy and will be evaluated by the multi-disciplinary teamwhen the criteria for progression has been met.
a) PRIVILEGES: Offenders within this level shall be afforded the following:
i. Six (6) telephone session per month, not to exceed 20 minutes. ii. One (1) hour per day, five (5) days per week in the exercise yard and shower. iii. Four (4) non-contact visiting periods per month. iv. If the offenders account balance allows: Thirty dollars ($30.00) per week of canteen. v. Work assignments, (When there are no offenders at a Level 4 or higher, a porter may be assigned fromthis level, once the offender has watched the required videos and has successfully completed the required tests) (Hazardous Communications, Blood Bourne Pathogens, J -Fill Blood Spill Clean-up, Inmate Porter Orientation).
b) PROGRESSION: In order to progress fromLevel 3 to Level 4 within the residential treatment programincentive level system, an offender must:
i. Complete level 3 core curriculum(8 Lessons) or equivalent with active participation. ii. Offenders must demonstrate positive behavior, demonstrated by meeting target behaviors, for a minimumof ten (10) consecutive days while at a Level 3. iii. Demonstrate the ability to describe a cognitive behavioral change model in an interview with mental health staff. iii. Mental Health employees and/or case managers, in collaboration with custody/control employees, will submit offenders for consideration of level changes in the Multi-disciplinary Team.
4) LEVEL 4: At this level, an offender has demonstrated programparticipation and is deemed less risk and warrants increased privileges through the course of their treatment program.
a) PRIVILEGES: Offenders within this level shall be afforded the privileges fromthe previous level with the addition of the following privileges: (visiting sessions are not in addition to the previous level)
i. One (1) hour per day five (5) days per week in the exercise yard and shower. ii. If the offenders account balance allows: Thirty five dollars ($35.00) per week of canteen. iii. Offender will be assigned pod porter duties on a rotating monthly basis as an opportunity for offenders to have more out of cell time. Offenders will not be forced to participate as a porter. This is a non-paid position. iv. Based on facility need, porters may be assigned by the housing supervisor and job board, once the offender has watched the required videos and has successfully completed the required tests. (Hazardous Communications, Blood Bourne Pathogens, J -Fill Blood Spill Clean-up, Inmate Porter Orientation).
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v. Four (4) non-contact visiting periods per month, maximumof two (2) per week. May have visits on the same day. vi. Offenders may walk to the exercise area and showers unrestrained and unescorted. vii. Unrestrained day hall activities for a maximumof 2 offenders, (1 hour).
b) PROGRESSION: In order to progress fromLevel 4 to Level 5 within the residential treatment programincentive level system, an offender must:
i. Complete level 4 core curriculum(8 Lessons) or equivalent with active participation. ii. Offenders must demonstrate positive behavior and meet target behaviors for a minimumof fourteen (14) consecutive days while at a Level 4. iii. Mental Health employees and/or case managers, in collaboration with custody/control employees, will submit offenders for consideration of level changes in the multi-disciplinary teammeeting. iv. Describe examples of how the cognitive model applies to their personal high risk situations in an interview with mental health staff.
5) LEVEL 5: By this level, an offender has demonstrated programparticipation and is deemed less risk.
a) PRIVILEGES: Offenders within this level shall be afforded the privileges fromthe previous level with the addition of the following privileges: (visiting sessions are not in addition to the previous level)
i. One (1) hour per day five (5) days per week in the exercise yard and shower. ii. If the offenders account balance allows: Thirty five dollars ($35.00) per week of canteen. iii. Unrestrained Day hall activities for a maximumof 4 offenders, (1 hour). iv. Offenders may be escorted within the facility unrestrained, (maximumof 4). v. An offender may participate in a structured unrestrained gym/recreation for four (4) offenders at a time. vi. Four (4) unrestrained offenders may participate in group therapy in the programs area. vii. Four (4) non-contact visiting periods per month, maximumof two (2) per week. May have visits on the same day.
b) PROGRESSION: In order to progress fromLevel 5 to Level 6 within the residential treatment programincentive level system, an offender must:
i. Complete level 5 specialty curriculumor equivalent with active participation. ii. Offenders must demonstrate positive behavior and meet target behaviors, for a minimumof fourteen (14) consecutive days while at a Level 5. iii. Demonstrate an ability to identify antisocial thinking and behavior that contributed to their restricted classification in an interview with mental health staff. iv. Mental health employees and/or case managers, in collaboration with custody/control employees, will submit offenders for consideration of level changes in the multi-disciplinary teammeeting.
6) LEVEL 6:
a) PRIVILEGES: Offenders within this level shall be afforded the privileges fromthe previous level with the addition of the following privileges: (visiting sessions are not in addition to the previous level)
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i. Unrestrained day hall activities for a maximumof 8 offenders, (1 hour). ii. If the offenders account balance allows: Thirty five dollars ($40.00) per week of canteen. iii. An offender may participate in a structured unrestrained gym/recreation for eight (8) offenders at a time. iv. Eight (8) unrestrained offenders may participate in group therapy in the programs area. v. Six (6) non-contact visiting periods per month, maximumof two (2) per week. May have visits on the same day. vi. An additional two (2) phone session for a total of eight (8) phone sessions per month, not to exceed 20 minutes each. vii. An offender may participate in unrestrained library access with no more than four (4) offenders at a time.
b) PROGRESSION: In order to progress fromLevel 6 to Level 7 within the residential treatment programincentive level system, an offender must:
1) Complete level 6 specialty curriculumor equivalent with active participation. 1) Offenders must demonstrate positive behavior and meet target behaviors for a minimumof twenty- one (21) consecutive days while at a Level 6. 2) Begin a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or Relapse Prevention Plan that describes risks and plans for successful progression. 3) Mental Health employees and/or case managers, in collaboration with custody/control employees, will submit offenders for consideration of level changes in the multi-disciplinary teammeeting.
7) LEVEL 7:
a) PRIVILEGES: Offenders within this level shall be afforded the privileges fromthe previous level with the addition of the following privileges: (visiting sessions are not in addition to the previous level)
i. Unrestrained day hall activities for a maximumof 8 offenders, (1 hour). ii. If the offenders inmate account balance allows: forty five dollars ($50.00) per week of canteen purchases. ii. Six (6) non-contact visiting periods per month, may have 2 of the visits on the same day, maximumof 3 per week. iii. Offenders will be allowed to participate in offender photo opportunities when offered through recreation. Offenders must have funds in their banking account in order to participate. Recreation staff will provide information/guidelines to offenders that meet the criteria. iv. An offender may participate in unrestrained library access with no more than eight (8) offenders at a time. v. Offenders may be allowed to eat meals at the tables up to (8) at a time. If more than (8) request to do so, the Unit/Pod Sgt will implement a rotating meal schedule by tier.
b) PROGRESSION: In order to progress fromLevel 7 to Level 8 within the residential treatment programincentive level system, an offender must: i. Complete level 7 specialty curriculumor equivalent with active participation. ii. Offenders must demonstrate positive behavior and meet target behaviors for a minimumof twenty-eight (28) consecutive days while at a Level 7. iii. Complete and present a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or Relapse Prevention Plan to their therapist and/or group which is approved by the therapist. iii. Mental health employees and/or case managers, in collaboration with custody/control
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employees, will submit offenders for consideration of level changes in the multi-disciplinary teammeeting.
8) LEVEL 8:
a) PRIVILEGES: Offenders within this level shall be afforded the privileges fromthe previous level with the addition of the following privileges: (visiting sessions are not in addition to the previous level)
i. Unrestrained day hall activities for a maximumof 16 offenders, (1 hour). ii. If the offenders inmate account balance allows: A total of $60.00 per week of canteen purchases. ii. Unlimited phone sessions during all day halls and/or in cell. iii. A total of seven (7), three (3) hour periods per week for day hall or yard activities, use of phone and shower. iv. Up to 16 unrestrained offenders may be out in the day hall at one time for activity therapy, board games and meals. v. Offenders are eligible for eight (8) contact visits a month, maximumof two per week. vi. Offenders will receive one recreation period in the gymonce per week as scheduled in groups of sixteen (16) offenders at a time. vii. Offenders will be allowed to participate in offender photo opportunities when offered through recreation. Offenders must have funds in their banking account in order to participate. viii. Offenders are eligible to be escorted to the library one time per week in groups of up to eight (8) offenders at time. ix. Offenders are eligible to participate in scheduled religious programming in groups of up to eight (8) offenders at a time in accordance with AR 800-001.
b) PROGRESSION: In order to progress fromLevel 8 to programcompletion fromthe residential treatment programincentive level system, an offender must:
i. Complete level 8 specialty curriculumor equivalent with active participation. ii. Offenders must demonstrate positive behavior and meet target behaviors while at a Level 8. iii. Complete and present a Transition Plan to their therapist and/or group which is approved by the therapist. iv. Mental health employees and/or case managers, in collaboration with custody/control employees, will submit offenders for consideration of level changes in the multi-disciplinary teammeeting.
c. CRITERIA FOR MOVEMENT/TRANSITION TO PROGRESS OUT OF THE CCF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM:
1) Completion of an approved WRAP programand the ability to describe this recovery plan in an interview setting with Mental Health staff. 2) Completion of an approved Transition Plan and describe it in an interview with mental health staff. 3) Adequately addressed antisocial thinking and behavior that contributed to their classification assignment. (Must be able to describe the cognitive change model, give examples of how they apply the model, how they addressed their target behaviors.) 4) Adequate level of psychiatric stability: a) Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) score of 45 or below b) Resource Consumption Scale (RCS) of 8 or below
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7) Offenders successfully completing the requirements of the residential treatment programare eligible for return to general population or transitional programs at a designated facility. 8) The multi-disciplinary teamwill meet upon recommendation fromthe treating mental health clinician to determine successful completion and refer for transitional programor general population.
2. San Carlos Correctional Facility: The San Carlos Correctional Facility (SCCF) is a specialized treatment facility designed to assess and treat those offenders with acute mental illness who present a danger to themselves or others. The Residential Treatment Programis delivered using incentive levels and a multi-disciplinary teamapproach to assist offenders in reaching treatment goals.
a. Offenders housed at SCCF have been identified through mental health needs assessment and placement for testing and treatment as indicated by psychiatric referral. All offenders arriving at SCCF will receive diagnostic testing for programplacement and remain housed per facility policy for safety and security.
b. SCCF offers a behavior driven programwhich allows for acute and chronic intervention for offenders to meet target behavior/goals.
c. Level Descriptions: Within SCCF, there are level descriptions for each living unit.
1) 4-Right Assessment and Orientation Unit
a) All offenders arriving for evaluation at SCCF will be initially housed on 4 Right. Exception to the intake process is authorized for offenders who are sent for the developmentally disabled unit-2 Left or offenders deemed too violent, dangerous or disruptive for placement in 4-right. Offenders with violent, dangerous or disruptive behavior can be sent directly to 2 West for intake and orientation. Upon initial arrival to SCCF, all offenders will be placed on an Assessment/Orientation (A&O) lock down for up to 10 calendar days, unless otherwise recommended for progression out of Assessment/Orientation by the SCCF Staffing Team. Offenders will receive property per A&O property allowable list. Offenders will be able to take a shower after the initial 72 hrs.
b) During A& O assignment to 4-Right, each offender will be evaluated by the staffing teamto determine their clinical treatment/programneeds.
c) The staffing teamwill determine the appropriateness of an offenders continued placement at SCCF and maintain a current internal move list based on the offenders behavioral stability and treatment needs. All offenders will have a treatment plan completed. Once the offender has completed the A&O process, they will be assigned as a Level 1 for 7 days. Level 1, the offenders will have the following privileges:
(1) 5 hours out a week, 4-5 offenders at a time. (2) 1 phone call per week (3) 5 showers a week (4) Meals are inside their cell (5) One non contact visit during scheduled visiting times (6) Fifteen ($15.00) Dollars a week for canteen (7) Property consistent with their custody level. (8) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form.
d) Once the offender has completed Level 1 status, without any issues/concerns, they can progress to Level 2. While on Level 2, the offenders will have the following privileges:
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(1) 5 hours out a week, 4-5 offenders at a time. (2) 3 phone calls per week (3) 5 showers a week (4) Meals are inside their cell (5) 2 non contact visits during scheduled visiting time. (6) Twenty ($20.00) Dollars a week for canteen (7) Assigned work within the unit.
e) Offenders eligible for progressive movement will be moved to the appropriate living unit as direct by the staffing team. The level systemwill not hinder the progressive movement off the unit. The Staffing team will meet once a week to schedule internal facility moves.
2) 4 Left Unit
a) Offenders housed on 4 left may be afforded the following privileges:
(1) Access to day hall, one hour per day a minimumof five days per week. (2) Six (6) offenders may be out at the same time for open day hall, and unit recreation. When offenders are out of their cell, a minimumof two CDOC staff members will be present on the unit. (3) Open access to unit telephones during scheduled day hall. (4) Open access to showers during scheduled day hall. (5) Non-Contact visits during scheduled visiting times. (6) Unit 4 Left Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per week of allowable canteen purchases. (7) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form. (8) TV loaner programbegins on the 3 rd Floor (with unit employee approval and contract agreement). 4 th Floor offenders will only utilize the Unit day hall TV per treatment teamrecommendation and staffing teamReview and approval, exceptions may be made for those offenders who, for therapeutic and treatment purposes require a loaner TV. Personally owned TVs will not be authorized for purchase or use on the 4 th Floor. Any deviation to policy under these circumstances would require a specific multi-disciplinary Behavior Management Plan be developed for Custody and Control employees to follow prior to implementation. (9) Assigned work. (10) Property consistent with their custody level as described in IA 850-006, Offender Property.
(a) New arrivals will be issued one flex pen and one short toothbrush by the intake officer or in their absence by the housing officers, within 24 hours of arrival unless the offender has these items in his property. (b) If an offenders clothing does not arrive within three business days of his arrival, the offender will be issued one set of state issued clothing. (c) If an offenders property does not arrive within five business days of his arrival unit employees will notify the Property Officer. The Property Officer will informthe sending facility, complete a PCDCIS report, and notify the Custody Control Manager and Health Services Administrator.
b) All hearing impaired offenders with ADA accommodations will be housed on 4 Right when 4 th floor placement is required. A KIOSK for the hearing impaired is available for use on this designated unit.
3). 3 Right - Chronic Stabilization Units
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a) Offenders housed on the 3-Right will be afforded all privileges allowed on the 4 th floor plus those privileges as defined on 3-Right Chronic Stabilization Incentive Level System.
b). Chronic Stabilization Level 1 All offenders on initial assignment to 3 Right will be assigned as a Level 1 for the initial 14 days. During the initial 14 days while assigned to Level 1 on 3-Right, the offenders will have the following privileges:
(1) Access to day hall, one hour per day a minimumof five days per week.
(2) Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) per week of allowable canteen purchases.
(3) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form.
(4) Eight (8) offenders may be out at the same time for open day hall, and unit recreation. When offenders are out of their cell, a minimumof two CDOC staff members will be present on the unit.
(5) Non - Contact visits during scheduled visiting times.
(6) Any deviation to policy under these circumstances would require a specific multi disciplinary Behavior Management Plan is developed for Custody and Control employees to follow prior to implementation.
c) Chronic Stabilization Level 2 After completing their 14 day review and receiving staffing teamapproval, the offender will progress to a Level 2 and will be afforded all of the following privileges:
(1) Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) per week of allowable canteen purchases.
(2) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form.
(3) Access to day hall, 1 hours per day 7 days per week.
(4) Eight (8) offenders may be out at the same time for open day hall, and unit recreation. When offenders are out of their cell, a minimumof two CDOC staff members will be present on the unit.
( 5) Open access to unit telephones during scheduled day hall.
(6) Open access to showers during scheduled day hall.
(7) Non - Contact visits during scheduled visiting times.
(8) Loaner T.V. privileges (with unit employee approval and contract agreement).
d) The staffing teamwill conduct Level reviews once a week. Any DOC employee may request a special review based on possible mental health or facility needs. A COIII or above may order a temporary level reduction pending a full review. The following criteria will be used to progress to Level 2.
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(1) Be programcompliant e.g. maintain hygiene of self and cell and follow DOC employee directives.
(2) Be treatment and medication compliant.
(3) Be 30 days COPD free.
(4) Be 15 days free of any clinical seclusion.
(5) Once level 2 has been achieved and maintained for 15 days, offender will be eligible to advance to Unit 3-Left Progressive Stabilization Unit.
e) Level reductions will not occur without a complete multi-disciplinary review. Level reductions may be considered for the following reasons:
(1) Programnon-compliance, demonstrating uncooperative behavior with DOC employees, not maintaining appropriate hygiene directives.
(2) Non-compliance with Medical or Mental Health treatment plans or medication regimen.
f) A KIOSK for the hearing impaired is available for use on 3 Right.
4) 3 Left Progressive Stabilization Unit
a) All offenders on initial assignment to 3 Left will be assigned as a Level 2 for the initial 7 days. During the initial 7 days while assigned to Level 2 on 3-Left, the offenders will have the following privileges
b) Progressive Stabilization Level 2
(1) Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) per week of allowable canteen purchases.
(2) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form.
(3) Access to day hall, 1 hours per day 7 days per week.
(4) Eight (8) offenders may be out at the same time for open day hall, and unit recreation. When offenders are out of their cell, a minimumof two CDOC staff members will be present on the unit.
( 5) Open access to unit telephones during scheduled day hall.
(6) Open access to showers during scheduled day hall.
(7) Non - Contact visits during scheduled visiting times.
(8) Loaner T.V. privileges (with unit employee approval and contract agreement).
c) Progressive Stabilization Level 3
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(1) Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) per week of allowable canteen purchases.
(2) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form.
(3) Access to day hall, 2 hours per day 7 days per week.
(4) Twelve (12) offenders may be out at the same time for open day hall, and unit recreation. When offenders are out of their cell, a minimumof two CDOC staff members will be present on the unit.
( 5) Open access to unit telephones during scheduled day hall.
(6) Open access to showers during scheduled day hall.
(7) Non - Contact visits during scheduled visiting times.
(8) Loaner T.V. privileges (with unit employee approval and contract agreement).
(9) Up to 8 offenders will be allowed to attend recreation in the gym/yard for one hour twice a week. If more than 8 offenders are on Level 3, a rotating scheduled will be utilized.
(10) Up to eight (8) offenders will be allowed in day hall for meals. If more than 8 offenders are on Level 3, a rotating meal schedule will be utilized.
d) The staffing teamwill conduct Level reviews once a week. Any DOC employee may request a special review based on possible mental health or facility needs. A COIII or above may order a temporary level reduction pending a full review. The following criteria will be used to progress to Level 3.
(1) Be programcompliant e.g. maintain hygiene of self and cell and follow DOC employee directives.
(2) Be treatment and medication compliant.
(3) Be 30 days COPD free.
(4) Be 15 days free of any clinical seclusion.
(5) Once level 3 has been achieved and maintained for 15 days, offender will be eligible to advance to Unit 1-Left Treatment Unit.
e) Level reductions will not occur without a complete multi-disciplinary review. Level reductions may be considered for the following reasons:
(1) Programnon-compliance, demonstrating uncooperative behavior with DOC employees, not maintaining appropriate hygiene directives.
(2) Non-compliance with Medical or Mental Health treatment plans or medication regimen.
f) Offenders on Level II that require a Level reduction may be moved to another unit based on staffing
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teamrecommendations.
g) A KIOSK for the hearing impaired is available for use on 3 Right.
5) 2 Right Behavioral Treatment Unit
a) Offenders will be assigned to this unit based on assessment to meet specific criteria related to primarily behavior issues. Treatment will be provided through intensive group therapy, individual therapy and assignments in an incentive level based program.
b) 16 offenders, up to eight participating in day hall and recreation time and up to six participating in group within the multi-purpose roomcan be out at one time on the 2 Right Unit.
c) Unit 2 Right Incentive Level System
(1) Level 1 Offenders assigned to this unit will be assigned Level 1 for a minimumof 7 days. Offenders assigned to Level 1 will have the following privileges:
(a) Thirty dollars ($30.00) per week of allowable canteen purchases.
(b) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form.
(c) Access to day hall, 1 hour per day 5 days per week. When offenders are out of their cell, a minimumof two CDOC staff members will be present on the unit.
(d.) Open access to unit telephones during scheduled day hall.
(e) Open access to showers during scheduled day hall.
(f) Non - contact visits during scheduled visiting times.
(g) Educational/Vocational Programgroup access in the Unit only. Maximumof (5) offenders.
(h) Offenders will be allowed to eat in SCCF Food Service.
(2) Level 2 After completing their 7 day review and staffing teamapproval, offender will progress to Level 2 and will be afforded all of the following privileges:
(a) Thirty dollars ($30.00) per week of allowable canteen purchases.
(b) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form.
(c) Access to day hall, 2 hours per day 7 days per week. When offenders are out of their cell, a minimumof two CDOC staff members will be present on the unit.
(d) Open access to unit telephones during scheduled day hall.
(e) Open access to showers during scheduled day hall.
(f) Contact visits during scheduled visiting times.
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(g) Loaner T.V. privileges (with unit employee approval and contract agreement).
(h) Recreation in the gym/yard one hour per day at a minimumof seven days per week. In order to maximize out of cell time, Level 1 offenders will participate in day hall while Level 2 offenders are at recreation.
(i) Escort to recreation will require a CDOC staff member.
(j) Educational/Vocational access in the 3 rd floor sally-port conference room. Maximumof (8) offenders.
(k) Offenders will be allowed to eat in SCCF Food Service.
(l) Access to Offender J obs, ie Food Service, Housekeeping, Unit Porters.
(3) The staffing teamwill conduct Level reviews once a week. Any DOC employee may request a special review based on possible mental health or facility needs. A COIII or above may order a temporary level reduction pending a full review. The following criteria will be used to progress to Level 2.
(a) Be programcompliant e.g. maintain hygiene of self and cell and follow DOC employee directives.
(b) Be treatment and medication compliant.
(c) Be 30 days COPD free.
(d) Be 30 days free of any clinical seclusion.
(4) Level reductions may be considered for the following reasons. No level reductions will occur without a complete multi-disciplinary review.
(a) Programnon-compliance, demonstrating uncooperative behavior with DOC employees, not maintaining appropriate hygiene directives.
(b). Non-compliant with Medical or Mental Health treatment plans or medication regimen.
(5) A KIOSK for the hearing impaired is available for use on 2 Right.
6). 2 Left - Developmentally Disabled Unit
a) Offenders assigned to the Developmentally Disabled Programwill receive their intake orientation and assessments in 2 left upon their arrival.
b) 2 Left (Developmental Disabled) uses the Behavior Risk Assessment, Intervention and Incentive Level System(BRAIILS) to control and monitor the behavior of the offenders on the unit. BRAIILS consist of three (3) incentive levels. Offenders housed on this unit will have privileges (BRAIILS) determined by an in-house group living teamwhich consists of three (3) or more DOC employees assigned to 2 Left. BRAIILS provides for increasing or decreasing levels (Level A, Level B and Level C) of
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privileges based on meeting established standards of behavior. Level A is the least restrictive with Level C being the most restrictive. BRAIILS Data Collection Form(Attachment 0650-107B).
c) All offenders assigned to 2 Left with hearing disabilities will have access to a TTY phone fromthe 2 Left control center to use any time they have day hall privileges to make phone calls.
d) Upon initial arrival to SCCF offenders will not receive any property until cleared by Mental Health staff. Unit staff will search all property before issuing it to the offender. Offenders housed on 2 Left will be afforded the following privileges.
(1) Level C
(a) 1.5 hours of day hall per day. When offenders are out of their cell, a minimumof two correctional employees will be present on the unit.
(c) Recreation in the yard/gymwith one -1 hr. period per day.
(d) Library 2.25 hrs. per week with a maximumof eight (8) offenders per visit.
(e) Offenders will eat meals in the Dining Hall.
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(f) Educational/Vocational Programaccess outside the Unit.
(g) Access to Offender J obs, ie Food Service, Housekeeping, Unit Porters.
7) 2 West Unit
a) 2 West Level One: [4-4249]
(1) Within 2 west, there are three (3) incentive based programming levels. Level one is the lowest level of the 3 level system.
(2) Offenders on level one shall be afforded the following privileges:
(a) Five (5) hours per week out-of-cell time as scheduled in the unit. (b) One (1) phone call per month as scheduled in the unit. (c) Five (5) supervised showers per week as scheduled in the unit. (d) Three (3) in-cell meals per day. (e) One (1) non-contact visiting period per month. (f) Ten dollars ($10) per week of canteen limited to purchases of hygiene items and stamps. No tokens. (g) Property consistent with their custody level. Upon initial arrival to SCCF offenders will not receive any property until cleared by mental health staff. Unit staff will search all property before issuing it to the offender. (h) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form.
b) 2 West Level Two [4-4249]
(1) In order to progress fromstatus level one to status level two of the incentive level system, an offender must:
(a) Have no conviction of the Code of Penal Discipline (COPD) for a minimumof 30 days. (b) Demonstrate positive behavior for seven (7) consecutive days, unless otherwise specified in a Behavioral Management Plan. (c) Be approved by the staffing team.
(2) Offenders on status level two will be afforded the following privileges:
(a) Five (5) hours per week out-of-cell time as scheduled in the unit. (b) Two (2) phone calls per month as scheduled in the unit. (c) Five (5) supervised showers per week as scheduled in the unit. (d) Two (2) non-contact visiting periods per month. (e) Fifteen ($15.00) per week of canteen limited to purchases allowed on the unit. No tokens. (f) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form. (g) Loaner TV (with unit employees approval, contract agreement, and Staffing Team). (h) Education Programs (i) Property consistent with their custody level.
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(3) 2-West Level Regression: Fromstatus level two to status level one
(a) The housing supervisor (or above) and mental health staff will have the authority to reassign offenders to level one fromlevel two prior to a multi-disciplinary team meeting. Documentation for this decision will be to make an entry into the offenders chronological report and complete an electronic informational report via PCDCIS documenting the inappropriate behavior and/or programnon-compliance.
(b) Level reduction to Level One is automatic anytime the force cell teamis activated to manage behavior In this case, the decision should be documented in an informational incident report, progress notes and pass-on log, including a description of the behavior that warranted theregression. [4-4260] The level regression will be reviewed at the next scheduled level review by the staffing team.
c) 2 West Level Three: [4-4249]
(1) In order to progress fromstatus level two to status level three, an offender must:
(a) Have been at the level of status level two for a minimumof sixty (60) consecutive days or as specified in a Behavior Management Plan (BMP). (b) Be free of Class I COPD convictions violation during the last sixty (60) days, or a Class II COPD within the last thirty (30) days or as specified in a Behavior Management Plan (BMP). (c) Be approved by the staffing team.
(2) Offenders on status level three will be afforded the following privileges:
(a) Seven (7) hours per week out-of-cell time as scheduled in the unit. (b) Four (4) phone calls per month as scheduled in the unit. (c) Seven (7) showers per week as scheduled in the unit. (d) Twenty dollars ($20.00) a week of canteen limited to purchases allowed on the unit. Tokens will not be allowed. (e) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form. (f) Work assignments on the unit. (g) Three (3) offenders may be out at a time for open day hall, unit recreation, and meals. Three (3) additional offenders may be involved in supervised unit programs (e.g. anger management group) in the multi-purpose room. (h) Four (4) non-contact visits per month. (i) Electrical appliances approved by the staffing team. May have a TV if the offender meets behavioral guidelines. (j) Educational programs. (k). Property consistent with their custody level.
(3) Level Regression: Fromstatus level three to status level two.
(a) The housing supervisor (or above) and mental health staff have the authority to affect a move of an offender fromquality Level 3 to Level 2 prior to a multi-disciplinary teammeeting. The initiating individuals are required to make an entry into the offenders Chronological Report and complete an electronic
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informational report via PCDCIS documenting the inappropriate behavior and/or program non-compliance.
(b) The housing supervisor (or above) and mental health staff have the authority to reassign offenders to quality Level 1 fromLevel 3 prior to a multi- disciplinary teammeeting. Documentation for this decision will be to make an entry into the offenders chronological report and complete an electronic informational report via PCDCIS documenting the inappropriate behavior and/or programnon-compliance.
(c) Any level regression will be reviewed at the next scheduled level review by the staffing team.
(d) Offenders with ADA accommodations will be given special consideration regarding application of restraints based on facility security needs and offenders physical limitations.
(e) All offenders with hearing impairments who are housed in 2 Left will have access to the TTY machine for use on their scheduled telephone calls. The TTY machine will be in the control unit.
8) 1 Right - Reintegration Unit: Offenders housed on Unit 1 Right will be afforded the following privileges:
a) Open access to day hall and shared access to the courtyard area with unit 1 left on a rotating basis. b) Thirty-five ($35) dollars allowable weekly canteen c) Library 3 hours per week with a maximumof 8 offenders per visit. d) Recreation in the yard/gymwith one- 1 our period per day. e) Educational/Vocational Programaccess outside the Unit. f) Access to Offender J obs, ie Food Service, Housekeeping, Unit Porters.
9) 1 Left - Treatment Unit
a) Offenders who progress or regress to 1 Left will be required to complete a 7 day orientation with limited privileges. There is a 2 Level process for the Treatment Unit.
b) Level 1: Upon placement on 1 Left the offender is a Level 1 offender for the first 7 days with the following privileges:
(1) Offenders will be allowed 2 hours of day hall per day 7 days per week.
(2) Up to 18 offenders will be allowed out on 1 Left.
(3) Thirty Dollars ($30.00) allowable weekly canteen for the first week.
(4) Recreation on the unit only with no off unit privileges until Level 2 progression is achieved.
(5) Law Library and Library access through the Library Request Form
(6) Access to Offender J obs, ie Food Service, Housekeeping, Unit Porters.
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c) Level 2
(1) Offenders will be allowed 3.5 hours of day hall per day, with a maximumof 18 offenders out at one time. Day hall will be opposite of recreation time to allow additional out of cell time. When offenders are out of their cell, a minimumof two CDOC staff members will be present on the unit.
(3) Library 2.25 hrs. per week with a maximumof 8 offenders per visit.
(4) Recreation in the yard/gymsix days per week . If more than half the unit goes to Recreation, the other staff member assigned to the unit will accompany them.
(5) Educational/Vocational Programaccess outside of the Unit.
d) All offenders assigned to 1 Left will eat meals in the Dining Hall together regardless of current level.
e) A KIOSK for the hearing impaired is available for use in the common area of the 1 st floor.
3. Denver Womens Correctional Facility: Incentive level programis based on maladaptive behavior identification, levels of intervention, and incentive levels for female offenders. This programis systematically delivered to reinforce meeting appropriate target behaviors and/or discourage maladaptive behaviors.
a. Level Descriptions
1) Intake/Orientation: New offender admissions to the residential treatment programthat are housed in Living Unit 6, will initially be placed on incentive level one (1) for a minimumof 72 hours. Offenders will be evaluated for mental health needs through psychological testing, clinical interviews for psychiatric evaluation, and behavior observation in order to determine pod placement, diagnosis and course of treatment.
2) Level I: Is the most restrictive level of the treatment program. Offenders who have displayed inappropriate behavior may be assigned or regressed to Level 1. Offenders at this level will be evaluated for appropriate behavior for a minimumseven (7) day period. Offenders assigned to this level will continue to be offered mental health services. Offenders will be reviewed subsequently by the multi-disciplinary teamweekly, until progression to a higher level. Offenders will not normally enter the programon this level.
a) When escorted out of the cell, but within the day hall area, a Level I offender will be restrained with wrist restraints behind the back and a minimumof 2 staff hands on escort. b) When escorted out of the cell and outside of the day hall area, a Level I offender will be restrained in leg restraints with universal restraints and a minimum2 staff hands on escort.
3) Level 2A: Following the Intake/Orientation period, offenders will normally be assigned to this level. Offenders at this level will begin participation in recommended therapy and will be evaluated by the multi- disciplinary teamfor acceptable behavior and programcompliance with mental health treatment, meeting target behavior goals. Offenders will be reviewed weekly by the multi-disciplinary teamweekly, until progression to a higher level.
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4) Level 2B: Offenders at this level have demonstrated programparticipation and pro-social behavior meeting target behavior goals. The programwill be comprised of increased treatment participation that will correlate with privileges matching level designation. Offenders will be reviewed subsequently by the multi-disciplinary teamweekly thereafter, until progression to a higher level.
5) Level 3A: Offenders at this level have demonstrated continued programparticipation and pro- social behavior, meeting target behavior goals and are deemed less risk. Offenders at this level have consistently shown proper interaction with DOC employees and other offenders, maintained suitable cell conditions and appropriate behavior, and overall positive behavior. Offenders at this level have the opportunity for job assignments within the unit and have privileges matching level designation.
6) Level 3B: The least restrictive level. Offenders who have maintained programand treatment compliance, pro- social behavior, target behavior goals and are prepared to begin the transition back into general population or the community. These offenders are stable and are deemed less risk. Offenders have met target behaviors/goals and have privileges matching level designation.
7) Level 4/Reintegration: Offenders identified as level four will receive privileges in accordance with their housing unit assignment within general population.
b. Level Privileges
1) LEVEL 1:
a) 2 hours of day hall (may go to all assigned groups). b) Canteen purchases up to $12.00 ($10.00 for hygiene and $2.00 for non-hygiene items). c) Unassigned Pay. d) Satellite meals, recreation, and library. e) One phone call per week. f) No access to the soda machine or ice machine. g) May not purchase/own items fromthe regulated list.
2) LEVEL 2A:
a) Day hall on day shift only (may go to all assigned groups). b) Canteen purchases - $20.00 limit, 8 tokens (phone time and hygiene are not counted). c) 30 cents incentive pay. d) Satellite meals, recreation, and library. e) Unlimited phone usage. f) One job on the unit only (no off unit job). g) May not purchase/own items fromthe regulated list. h) May not have access to soda machine. i) May have access to a flex pen.
3) LEVEL 2B:
a) Day hall when not attending scheduled programs. b) Canteen purchases $60.00 limit (phone time and hygiene not counted). $15.00 dollar cosmetic limit. c) .60 cents incentive pay.
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d) Loaner or personal television and radio in cell. e) Unlimited phone usage. f) May have/purchase regulated items in own cell. g) May participate in the K-9 companion program.
4) LEVEL 3A: (In addition to All Level 3 privileges)
1) Eat meals in the dining hall. b) Recreation privileges off the unit. c) Library privileges off the unit. d) May have job off the unit. e) May attend special functions/programs.
5) LEVEL 3B: (In addition to All Level 4 privileges)
a) May have 75.00 Cosmetics and Cell permit b) Canteen purchases $75.00 limit (phone time and hygiene not counted). c) May have special cosmetology privileges d) Recreation privileges off the unit with Incentive Unit. e) Washer and dryer privileges f) May purchase 2 catalog blankets and retain one hobby blanket for a total of 5 blankets. g) Access to irons.
c. Temporary Suspension of Privileges: Offenders may temporarily lose a privilege if their behavior does not meet standards for that quality level. An incident report must be completed and submitted to the Unit Supervisor for review and approval. The completed report will be forwarded to the Shift Commander. This behavior modification tool is separate fromthe Code of Penal Discipline (COPD) process.
1) Examples of inappropriate behavior may include but are not limited to:
a) Refusal to return any portion of their utensils or food tray to DOC employee(s). b) Failure to clean the cell (per Posted Operational Rules) or maintain it in an orderly fashion. c) Poor personal hygiene. d) Pounding on the cell door, shower wall or door, or exercise area door. e) Failure to turn in the bedding and clothes for regular washing. f) Exhibiting disrespectful actions toward DOC employee(s), visitors, or other offenders. g) Refusal to return the electric razor. h) Hindering the cell inspection process. i) Temporary suspension of privileges, as approved by the housing captain and mental health staff may include one or more of the following:
i. Television suspension up to three (3) days at a time, per incident, five (5) days second incident. ii. Day hall suspension up to 3 days.
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d. Level progression/regression
1) The multi-disciplinary teamwill meet on a weekly basis to conduct staffing reviews, establish treatment goals, evaluate BMPs, and review progressive and regressive movements within the unit.
2) Progression fromone level to the next will depend upon the following consistent behavior/criteria:
i. Must attend all recommended treatment groups and appointments and be programcompliant. ii. Must not display any maladaptive behaviors and display positive behavior, meeting target behavioral goals. ii. Progressive level changes will be approved by the Treatment Teamat the weekly treatment meetings. iv. Progressive level changes will be documented in the Case Management Tracking System. v. Recommended level changes will be reviewed and approved by the Treatment Teamat the weekly staffing.
3) Regression: Any DOC employee has the authority to recommend the reassignment of offenders to a lower level based on negative behavior. This behavior will be documented in the electronic chronological system. The housing supervisor (CO III or CO IV) and mental health staff, will be notified of the recommendation and approve or deny the reduction in level prior to a scheduled multi-disciplinary teamreview meeting.
i. An electronic incident report must be completed documenting the negative behavior and the housing supervisor ( CO III or CO IV) and mental health staff who reviewed and approved the action.
ii. Regressive level changes will be documented on the level review form(Attachment C) and in the Case Management Tracking System(CMTS). Recommended level changes will be reviewed and approved by the treatment teamat the weekly multi-disciplinary teammeeting.
V. RESPONSIBILITY
A. It will be the responsibility of the Chief of Behavioral Health Services and the Assistant Director of Prisons, Clinical Services, to enforce and maintain this administrative regulation.
B. It will be the responsibility of administrative, program, and correctional DOC employees and contract workers to be familiar with this administrative regulation.
VI. AUTHORITY
C.R.S. 17-1-103(a.5), Duties of the Executive Director
VII. HISTORY
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ATTACHMENTS: A. AR Form650-04A, General Comparative Incentive Level Chart B. AR Form650-04B, BRAIILS Data Collection Form C. AR Form650-04C, RTP ProgramLevel Review D. AR Form100-01A, Administrative Regulation Implementation/Adjustments
AR Form650-04A (01/18/13) GENERAL COMPARATIVE INCENTIVE LEVEL CHART
2 LEFT/DD UNIT Key: 1. Treatment Plan Non-Compliance 2. Class II 3. Class I NAME DOC # DATE TIME DOC EMPLOYEE NAME INFRACTION NUMBER PROGRESS NOTE INCIDENT REPORT # LEVEL REASON DATE ELIG. LEVEL
Attachment B Page 1 of 1
AR Form 650-04C (01/18/13) RTP PROGRAM LEVEL REVIEW
Offender Name (Print First and Last Name) DOC Number Cell Assignment Date
Current Program Level: Level: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Level Review: Progress Regress No Change
Level Assigned: Level: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Shift Commander Initiated Change: Yes No Incident Report #: Date/Time Entered into DCIS: Level Review Committee: Approved Overridden
Effective Date: Next Scheduled Review Date:
Comments/Reason Why Level Changed or Denied: _________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Team Members:
_______________________________________ Health Services Administrator/Behavioral Health Supv/Designee Date
_______________________________________ Case Manager III/Designee signature Date
_______________________________________ Housing Captain Signature Date
Attachment C Page 1 of 1
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION IMPLEMENTATION/ADJUSTMENTS AR Form100-01A (04/15/08)
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(FACILITY/WORK UNIT NAME) ________________________________________________________________________ WILL ACCEPT AND IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ABOVE ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION:
[ ] AS WRITTEN [ ] NOT APPLICABLE [ ] WITH THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THE AR
(SIGNED) (DATE) _______________________ Administrative Head