Behavioral Health Unit Contraband Search Log

Document searches of patient belongings at admission and during periodic safety checks, including items removed, storage/disposition, and the rationale for the search.

Search Details

• Date and time of search
• Reason for search
• If other, describe the reason
• Location of search
• Patient status at time of search
• If other, describe patient status

Staff and Witnesses

• Staff member performing search
• Role/title
• Was a witness present?
• Witness name and role
• Was the patient notified of the search and findings?

Belongings Inspected

• Items inspected
• If other, describe items inspected
• Search method
• Was contraband or prohibited property found?

Items Removed and Disposition

• Removed items
• Additional disposition notes
• Did the patient refuse to surrender any item?

Rationale and Follow-Up

• Rationale for search
• Follow-up actions taken
• If other, describe follow-up actions
• Policy or procedure reference

Attestation

• I attest that this search was completed according to unit policy and the information recorded is accurate.
• Staff signature
• Additional notes