Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 932.06 - Admission Medical Screening (Required)(1) Written policy and procedure shall provide for an admission medical screening to be performed by health trained personnel or qualified health care personnel for each inmate upon arrival at the county correctional facility. The findings of the screening shall be recorded on a printed form approved by the health authority.(2) The screening procedure shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) inquiry into: 1. current illness and health problems including dental problems, communicable diseases and other infectious diseases;2. medications taken and special health requirements;3. use of alcohol and other drugs which includes types of drugs used, mode of use, date or time of last use, and a history of problems which may have occurred after ceasing use (e.g., convulsions);4. past and present treatment or hospitalization for mental disturbance or suicide; and,5. other health problems designated by a responsible physician.(b) observations of: 1. behavior, which indicates state of consciousness, mental status, appearance, conduct, tremor, and sweating;2. body deformities, ease of movement; and,3. condition of skin, including trauma markings, rashes, bruises, lesions, jaundice, infestations, or needle marks or other indications of drug use.(c) disposition of inmate to: 2. general population and prompt referral to appropriate health care service; and,3. referral to appropriate health care service on an emergency basis.