In addition to the guidelines specified in SOP 2.15 Specialized Investigations, the SSW uses the following procedures in conducting investigations involving licensed private child-caring (PCC) facilities.
Crisis stabilization units are categorized either as licensed under a PCC facility or provided through a community mental health center (CMHC). The SSW utilizes the procedures set forth in this standard of practice (SOP) for all PCC crisis stabilization units and utilizes SOP 2.15.6 Investigations of Supports for Community Living (SCL) and Community Mental Health/Intellectual Disability (CMHC) for all CMHC crisis stabilization units.