AHS Protective Services Unofficial Guide

CCMHBI quick reference

Site Reference

CCMHBI

Site-specific reminders for admissions, safekeeping, shift handover, pass-on, and morgue process.

A

Admissions

Voluntary admissions and Forms 1, 8, 10, and 23.

S

Safekeeping

Items, money, cabinet process, and release reminders.

P

Pass-On

Conference call and Team Lead pass-on expectations.

10

Morgue

Funeral home escort and lower-level morgue process.

CCMHBI Guide

Admissions

Voluntary

Search / belongings search, escort to unit, no Perspective file required.

Form 1

Search / belongings search, escort to unit, and Perspective file summary only.

Form 8

Search / belongings search, escort to unit, and Perspective file summary only.

Form 10

Search / belongings search, escort to unit, and Perspective file with Form 10 attached.

Form 23

Search / belongings search, escort to unit, and Perspective file summary only.

Safekeeping

Items

  • Log items in the safekeeping book.
  • Complete the required safekeeping entry.
  • Place items in the red cabinets accordingly.
  • Give the receipt page to the unit associated with the patient.

Money

  • Log money in the safekeeping book in the safe.
  • Complete the required safekeeping entry.
  • Place items in the red cabinets or safe accordingly.
  • Give the receipt page to the unit associated with the patient.

Important Notes

  • Do not edit sheets once completed.
  • No partial releases. Release everything and re-log if needed.
  • Editing sheets can be perceived as possible theft.
  • Do not hold illegal items, including illegal drugs or open liquor.
  • Do not release items without the patient providing the receipt.

Schedule Shifts

Morning

0700–1900

Evenings

1500–0300

Nights

1900–0700

Pass-On Information

Conference Call

Attend the conference call at 06:15.

Pass-On / Email

Update the pass-on and email the Team Lead as required.

Morgue

Location

The morgue is on the lower level near the maintenance bay / housekeeping area.

Morgue Out

  • Check with Admissions for the funeral home arrival time.
  • Wait at the loading bay near geriatrics for the funeral home vehicle.
  • Escort funeral home staff down to the morgue.
  • Escort them back to the vehicle with the body.
  • No paperwork is required unless otherwise directed.

Fire Alarm Pull Station

If an alarm is pulled, check if it is real. If it is false, quickly reset the pull station when safe to do so.

If the station is not reset promptly, it can complicate the response and system status.