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What is the proper coding for the call related to a Baker Act case?
What is the proper coding for the call related to a Baker Act case?
- B-Bravo 2011 (correct)
- D-Delta 2011
- C-Charlie 2011
- A-Alpha 2011
What information should be included in the narrative when completing a Baker Act?
What information should be included in the narrative when completing a Baker Act?
- Criminal record
- Circumstances supporting the decision and receiving facility (correct)
- Medical paperwork
- Details of law enforcement officers involved
When should a person be transported to a treatment facility instead of the detention center?
When should a person be transported to a treatment facility instead of the detention center?
- When the person meets guidelines for involuntary examination (correct)
- If transported by a law enforcement officer
- Randomly and without reason
- For any noncriminal activities
What action should be taken if a person has been arrested for a felony and appears to meet guidelines for involuntary examination?
What action should be taken if a person has been arrested for a felony and appears to meet guidelines for involuntary examination?
What type of report should not have a copy of the BA-52 form attached?
What type of report should not have a copy of the BA-52 form attached?
Who is responsible for arranging the examination and treatment of a person meeting guidelines for involuntary examination?
Who is responsible for arranging the examination and treatment of a person meeting guidelines for involuntary examination?
What should you do when interacting with a person who may be overwhelmed by sensations or hallucinations?
What should you do when interacting with a person who may be overwhelmed by sensations or hallucinations?
What action must be taken if an individual transported to a receiving facility is found to be wanted for a criminal act?
What action must be taken if an individual transported to a receiving facility is found to be wanted for a criminal act?
How should you communicate your actions when interacting with someone in distress?
How should you communicate your actions when interacting with someone in distress?
How can juveniles in need of medical clearance be evaluated for baker act criteria?
How can juveniles in need of medical clearance be evaluated for baker act criteria?
What is a behavior that deputies should avoid when engaging with individuals in crisis?
What is a behavior that deputies should avoid when engaging with individuals in crisis?
What is the responsibility of the admitting deputy if a patient is violent upon admission?
What is the responsibility of the admitting deputy if a patient is violent upon admission?
Why is avoiding direct, continuous eye contact recommended when interacting with individuals experiencing distress?
Why is avoiding direct, continuous eye contact recommended when interacting with individuals experiencing distress?
In which scenario should Rescue transports for the agency due to a medical emergency?
In which scenario should Rescue transports for the agency due to a medical emergency?
What action should be avoided when engaging with a person who may have frightening beliefs or hallucinations?
What action should be avoided when engaging with a person who may have frightening beliefs or hallucinations?
Where should all BA-52 forms be left as per reporting procedure?
Where should all BA-52 forms be left as per reporting procedure?
How can body language contribute to a positive interaction with a distressed individual?
How can body language contribute to a positive interaction with a distressed individual?
How should personnel verify if an individual being transported is wanted for a criminal act?
How should personnel verify if an individual being transported is wanted for a criminal act?
What determines whether a subject with injuries is admitted to the hospital or treated and released?
What determines whether a subject with injuries is admitted to the hospital or treated and released?
What should corrections personnel ensure is appropriately completed for a subject with injuries?
What should corrections personnel ensure is appropriately completed for a subject with injuries?
Who is responsible for reviewing the subject after admittance to the hospital?
Who is responsible for reviewing the subject after admittance to the hospital?
What is required to be documented on the referral form(s) according to the text?
What is required to be documented on the referral form(s) according to the text?
How often does the onsite contracted medical provider assess protective custody subjects?
How often does the onsite contracted medical provider assess protective custody subjects?
Which form should the detaining deputy complete for a subject with injuries?
Which form should the detaining deputy complete for a subject with injuries?
Who determines if a subject with injuries should be released or receive inpatient/outpatient treatment?
Who determines if a subject with injuries should be released or receive inpatient/outpatient treatment?
What action will be taken for minor injuries according to the text?
What action will be taken for minor injuries according to the text?
Who ensures that the Substance Abuse Referral Request form is completed appropriately?
Who ensures that the Substance Abuse Referral Request form is completed appropriately?
What will prevail concerning the hospital admissions for subjects with injuries?
What will prevail concerning the hospital admissions for subjects with injuries?
What is a receiving facility not required to do if they are unable to provide adequate security for a person charged with a crime?
What is a receiving facility not required to do if they are unable to provide adequate security for a person charged with a crime?
When does law enforcement have the responsibility to transport a person for involuntary admission to a mental health facility?
When does law enforcement have the responsibility to transport a person for involuntary admission to a mental health facility?
What is law enforcement's responsibility if a mentally ill person has an emergency medical condition?
What is law enforcement's responsibility if a mentally ill person has an emergency medical condition?
In what situation can law enforcement decline to transport an involuntary admission to a mental health facility?
In what situation can law enforcement decline to transport an involuntary admission to a mental health facility?
What determines the selection of restraints and mode of transportation when law enforcement is transporting a mentally ill person?
What determines the selection of restraints and mode of transportation when law enforcement is transporting a mentally ill person?
What action should law enforcement take once a mentally ill person has been taken to a hospital for emergency medical treatment?
What action should law enforcement take once a mentally ill person has been taken to a hospital for emergency medical treatment?
