"Clinical evaluation" means a standardized clinical protocol used by an independent examiner to determine whether a child or youth meets the requirements established by the Department for admission to a secure child care facility. This protocol shall assess the following items: the child's or youth's presenting problems within the context of his or her current treatment plan; the child's or youth's mental status and psychiatric diagnosis; the child's or youth's risk of harm to self and/or others; and the appropriateness of both less and more restrictive treatment and placements (i.e., non-secure placements and psychiatric care). (R 411)