(b) Prior to approving any such request, the chief administrative officer shall verify:

1. (1) that the person to be visited is one of the persons specified in section 7051.4(b) of this Part;
2. (2) that the funeral arrangements or claim of imminent death are legitimate; and
3. (3) that the inmate wishes to have such a visit, if the request was initiated by another person.

(c) Prior to approving such visit, the chief administrative officer shall assess the potential security risk associated with the visit by considering, at a minimum, the following factors:

1. (1) offense for which the inmate is incarcerated and circumstances surrounding the offense;
2. (2) criminal history of the inmate, including a history of escape or attempted escape;

3. (3) whether the inmate's presence at the visit may constitute a threat to the inmate or any other person present because of:

   1. (i) the involvement of a member of the inmate's family in the offense committed by the imate; and/or
   2. (ii) other persons who may be present at the funeral or deathbed visit;
4. (4) mental stability of the inmate, including the inmate's mental health history and the potential effect of the visit on the inmate;
5. (5) medical condition of the inmate;
6. (6) method of transport or escort required; and
7. (7) any other relevant circumstances specific to the inmate or situation.

(f) If the visit is denied, the inmate and/or other person requesting the visit shall be:

1. (1) informed in writing of the facts and circumstances surrounding the denial; and
2. (2) given an opportunity to respond to the chief administrative officer concerning the determination within 24 hours.