1. (a) All medical and mental health screenings and assessments shall be conducted in a confidential setting consistent with facility operations and security.

2. (b) All interactions between a resident and a health care professional that involve treatment or an exchange of confidential medical information shall be conducted in private. The facility's policies and procedures may authorize a juvenile supervision officer to be present in the following situations:

   1. (1) if the resident poses a substantial risk to the safety of the health care professional or others;
   2. (2) if the facility has a written policy requiring the presence of a juvenile supervision officer during medical treatment;
   3. (3) if the health care professional or resident requests the presence of a juvenile supervision officer during the treatment; or
   4. (4) if the circumstances or situation indicate the presence of a juvenile supervision officer is necessary and prudent.

Source Note:The provisions of this §343.334 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095.