6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1010-13-14.0

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 18, September 25, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1010-13-14.0 - MEDICAL

14.1 Medical services shall be available under the supervision of a licensed physician.

14.2 Personal observation and inquiry shall be made of each inmate, upon admission, as to chronic illness, or physical disability, vermin infestation, or possible communicable disease that may require medical attention. Such medical attention shall be immediately provided when necessary.

14.3 A personal health evaluation shall be provided within thirty (30) days following admission or as may be necessary because of an illness complaint, observable illness or an injury.

14.4 Medical clinics and community clinics operated within penal institutions shall meet the requirements of the Standard for Hospitals and Health Facilities, Chapter IX, Community Clinics or Community Clinic and Emergency Centers. A penal institution not licensed as a community clinic shall have available:

a. Basic first aid equipment and medical supplies, as recommended by the American Red Cross, including the following: adhesive bandages, adhesive tape, antiseptic towelettes, latex barrier gloves, triangular bandage, sponge dressing pads of assorted sizes, instant ice compress, fabric fingertip and knuckle bandages, island bandages, adhesive telfa bandages, eye pads, povidone-iodine pads, alcohol cleansing pads, triple-antibacterial cream, conform bandage roll, scissors, tweezers, and an emergency blanket,

b. At least one staff member who has current certification from the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Course or an equivalent shall be on duty.

c. A written policy and procedure for providing 24-hour emergency medical and dental care shall be kept in each facility. The plan shall include at least the following:

1. Procedures for emergency evacuation of the inmate from the facility.

2. The emergency on-call physician and dental services when the emergency medical facility is not located in a nearby community.

3. A designated hospital emergency room or other appropriate health care facilities.

14.5 Dental care shall be available for every inmate for relief of pain and control of infection under the direction and supervision of a dentist licensed in the state.

14.6 Psychiatric aid and treatment shall be made available for emergencies or upon referral by the licensed physician in charge.

14.7 Medications shall be stored in the original labeled container, separated from food, cleaning compounds and other toxic substances. If refrigeration is required, a separate refrigerator maintained for that purpose only, or an impervious, properly labeled, secondary container in a designated area of a refrigerator, separated from food and inaccessible to inmates, shall be supplied.

6 CCR 1010-13-14.0