Detention Centers, residential commitment programs and day treatment programs must utilize either Precautionary Observation or Secure Observation as a Suicide Precaution method when a youth is identified as having Suicide Risk Factors, or determined to be a Potential Suicide Risk. The decision whether to use Secure Observation or Precautionary Observation as a Suicide Precaution method for a particular youth shall be made by the superintendent or program director and Designated Mental Health Clinician Authority or other Licensed Mental Health Professional.

Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.601(3)(a), 985.14(3)(a), 985.145(1), 985.18, 985.48(4), 985.64(2) FS. History–New 3-16-14.