Reminder! Wisconsin Act 229
Wisconsin State Capitol
Wisconsin Act 229, which was enacted on March 27, 2024, introduced mandatory procedures that directly affect facility policies, particularly in collaboration with attending health care professionals, for the treatment and management of detainees experiencing active psychosis. It is crucial that facilities review, train staff, and implement procedures to comply with these requirements.
Emergency Detention or Commitment Statement
The jail and attending health care professional must collaborate to complete a statement of emergency detention or petition for emergency commitment for any detainee who: is in active psychosis, displays behavior that poses a danger or physical harm to themselves or others, and remains in active psychosis for more than 72 hours without stabilization.
Ongoing Evaluation and Monitoring
If a detainee in active psychosis has not been transferred to a state treatment facility or the Wisconsin Resource Center within 48 hours after the Department of Corrections authorizes an emergency transfer, the attending health care professional must conduct daily evaluations every 24 hours until the transfer occurs. These evaluations may include:
Monitoring vital signs
Performing any ordered laboratory or diagnostic tests
Assessing mental status, and conducting suicide risk screenings/assessments
Attending health care professionals may include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and psychologists
This law might mean you need more staff to meet the requirements. Request a quote with our partner, Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. for staffing solutions.
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Disclaimer
All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only. The information presented should be treated as guidelines, not rules. The information presented is not intended to establish a standard of medical care and is not a substitute for common sense. The information presented is not legal advice, is not to be acted on as such, may not be current, and is subject to change without notice. Each situation should be addressed on a case-by-case basis. When in doubt, send them out!®