Table 1

Paper Review

Items for Examination
Policies and procedures for mental health screenings and services
Psychoactive medication distribution and monitoring protocols
Suicide prevention policy
Medical records policy
Policies and procedures for security classification
Disciplinary practices
Policies for staffing ratios
Orientation manual for residents
Staff training manuals
Staff training records
Disciplinary reports of mentally ill individuals
Serious-incident reports
Log sheets
Recruitment and retention policies
Safety protocols
Program descriptions