24 Questions
What is the purpose of the Detention Center medical staff interview and observation?
To document the evaluation and findings in a medical records report
When can the Detention Center medical staff contact the Aurora Mental Health Center?
After observing and interviewing the individual
What happens if the individual no longer appears to be clearly dangerous to themselves or others?
The Detention Center medical staff contacts the Aurora Mental Health Center for evaluation
When does the Emergency Mental Health Hold procedure apply?
When an individual has sufficiently detoxified but still appears to be mentally ill and dangerous
What is the basis for releasing an individual according to the text?
Telephonic evaluation by a mental health professional
What is the minimum requirement for evaluating an individual by an Aurora Mental Health professional?
Telephonic evaluation
What happens if the individual is still dangerous after detoxification?
They are referred for an Emergency Mental Health Hold
When will the Detention Center medical staff contact the Aurora Mental Health Center?
After a sufficient period of detoxification has elapsed
What should the hospital staff do if they determine that emergency medical treatment is not necessary?
Release custody of the detainee to the hospital staff
When should Aurora Mental Health be contacted for an emergency evaluation?
When a medical clearance is obtained
What should be done if Aurora Mental Health declines evaluation until the subject is no longer under the influence of drugs?
Place the individual in the Aurora Detention Center
When would the procedure for an Emergency Mental Health Hold apply?
When a sufficient period of detoxification has passed
What should be done if a detainee is violent or combative?
Place the detainee in the Detoxification Center under a detoxification hold
If no further hospitalization is necessary, what should be attempted regarding Aurora Mental Health?
Request them to conduct an emergency evaluation
When should custody of a detainee be released to the hospital staff?
When medical treatment is not necessary
What should be done if there is a concern over a detainee's mental state after detoxification?
Request an emergency evaluation by Aurora Mental Health
What should be done if Aurora Mental Health declines evaluation until the subject is sober enough?
Place the individual in Detoxification Center under a detoxification hold
When should members attempt to notify Aurora Mental Health for an emergency evaluation?
When a medical clearance is obtained and no further hospitalization is necessary
What happens to suspects with an intoxilyzer result of .08 to .38, who request a blood test, or who refuse all tests?
They will be released to a Detoxification Center
Under what circumstances will D.U.I. suspects with an intoxilyzer result of .38 or above be placed in the Detention Center or transported to a hospital?
If the Detention Supervisor decides it's appropriate
What happens to suspects with an intoxilyzer result of .38 or above who need medical treatment at a hospital?
The arresting officer will remain with them until medical clearance is obtained
What are the only exceptions for suspects with an intoxilyzer result of .08 to .38, or who request a blood test, or who refuse all tests?
Have medical conditions requiring treatment or hospitalization
When can a suspected D.U.I. with an intoxilyzer result of .38 or above be placed in a Detoxification Center?
If they are violent or suicidal and placement in detoxification is inappropriate
What determines whether a suspected D.U.I. with an intoxilyzer result of .38 or above is accepted by the Detention Center or requires medical treatment?
The Detention Supervisor's decision
This quiz covers the guidelines for releasing suspects with intoxilyzer results between .08 to .38, who request a blood test, or who refuse all tests to a Detoxification Center, with exceptions for those with warrants, felony DUI charges, additional criminal charges, or medical conditions. Test your knowledge of the Directive Manual (Revised: 12-02-2015) 06.12 EMERGENCY DETOXIFICATION HOLDS.
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