Procedure Standard
- Current prisoners who may become At Risk are identified and their immediate needs are addressed to minimise the possibility of Self Harm.
Necessary Forms and Requirements
Forms:
- B.14.03.F1 Local Reassessment Form (Local Form)
Requirements:
Procedure
- Staff receive information or observe behaviour that indicates a prisoner may become At Risk of Self Harm.
- Through discussion with the prisoner, staff attempt to get confirmation from prisoner of possibility of Self Harm.
- Form B.14.03.F1 is completed.
- If prisoner is assessed as becoming At Risk, 2 or more yes answers, or, it is considered that the prisoner is at risk, prisoner is referred to Health services.
- Health Services Staff take appropriate action to minimise Risk of Self Harm, document their actions and sign the form which is placed on the prisoner’s At Risk File.
- Where a prisoner is deemed as At Risk on the Local Re-assessment Form, the Nurse will carry out a Suicide Assessment and complete Part B.
- If it is assessed that the prisoner is not likely to become At Risk, Form is forwarded to prisoner’s Unit Manager who once satisfied with outcome, places form on prisoner’s file.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Staff
- Receive information or observe behaviour of prisoner becoming At Risk
- Discuss with prisoner to establish confirmation
- Complete B.14.03.F1 Local Reassessment Form
- Refer prisoners considered At Risk to Health services
Health Services Staff
- Take appropriate action to minimise Risk of self Harm
- Document actions
- Carry out Suicide Assessment where appropriate
- Develop Interim Risk Plan
- Complete Part B of Local Reassessment Form
- Inform HRAT members
Unit Manager
- Sign Interim risk Plan
- Arrange placement for prisoner in Special Unit
