WARD SECURITY LEVEL
The level of security for a WARD.
Description
The level of security for a WARD.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 |
General (non-secure)
Non secure accommodation or accommodation that only has normal levels of security such as general WARDS |
| 1 |
Low Secure
Low secure WARDS/units deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary, treatment and care by qualified staff for PATIENTS who demonstrate disturbed behaviour in the context of a serious mental disorder and who require the provision of security. This includes (but is not limited to) Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), low secure forensic services, challenging behaviour services, and secure rehabilitation services. |
| 2 |
Medium Secure
Medium secure WARDS/units deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment and care by qualified staff for PATIENTS who demonstrate disturbed behaviour in the context of a serious mental disorder and who may present a serious risk to others. |
| 3 |
High Secure
High secure WARDS/hospitals provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment and care by qualified staff for PATIENTS who demonstrate disturbed behaviour in the context of a serious mental disorder and have been assessed as presenting a grave and immediate danger to others. The Hospital must be part of an NHS Trust approved by the Secretary of State to provide high security psychiatric services. |
Also Known As
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | WARD SECURITY LEVELS |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | LOCKED WARD INDICATOR | references in description WARD SECURITY LEVEL |
| Attribute | MENTAL HEALTH ADMITTED PATIENT CLASSIFICATION | references in description WARD SECURITY LEVEL |
| Class | WARD | has an attribute WARD SECURITY LEVEL of type WARD SECURITY LEVEL |
| Data Element | WARD SECURITY LEVEL | is the data element of WARD SECURITY LEVEL |
