103 Mass. Reg. 932.05

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Section 932.05 - Health Care Training (Required)
(1) Written policy and procedure shall provide for the training of other personnel to respond to health-related situations. This shall include the establishment of a training program by the responsible health authority in cooperation with the facility administrator, which includes instruction in the following areas:
(a) the ability to respond to health-related situations within four minutes;
(b) recognition of signs and symptoms, and knowledge of action required in potential emergency health care;
(c) administration of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (to be documented by a copy of the current certification placed in individual training records);
(d) methods of obtaining assistance;
(e) recognition of signs and symptoms of mental illness, retardation, emotional disturbance and chemical dependency; and,
(f) procedures for inmate transfers to appropriate medical facilities or health care providers.
(2) Each county correctional facility shall develop a written suicide prevention and intervention program that shall be reviewed and approved by qualified medical or mental health personnel. The facility shall require that all staff with responsibility for inmate supervision be trained in the implementation of this program.

103 CMR 932.05