Rule 125-4-4-.05 - Physical ExaminationsInmates processed through diagnostic programs will normally arrive at their assigned institutions after having been medically examined and classified. As a minimum, the physical examination shall include recording of physical measurements, blood pressure, visual and hearing examinations, clinical evaluations, and laboratory examinations to include testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), urinalysis, and serology. An executed report of the completed physical examination and a physical profile report shall be included in each inmate's medical file.
(a) The institutional physician shall provide the same minimum physical examination for inmates assigned directly to the institution from a jail.(b) An inmate's medical records will accompany him (her) to the institution to which he (she) is assigned. Inmates who are assigned to an institution without having had a complete physical examination shall be subjected to examination by the institutional physician for the purpose of completing the examination and report. The supplementary examination should be completed as soon as practical following the inmate's arrival.(c) In order to assure continuing validity on an inmate's work assignment or detail, the pertinent parts of a physical examination and a re-evaluation of the inmate's physical profile shall be accomplished following any serious illness or injury and prior to his (her) return to duty status.(d) A general physical re-evaluation shall be performed to the institutional physician when requested by the Commissioner, the Departmental Medical Director, or, by the Warden/Superintendent for inclusion in the case recording program, and the results shall also be entered into the inmate's medical files.(e) A copy of any permanent change in an inmate's physical profile shall be forwarded to the central office.(f) Medical records shall be established and maintained as prescribed in directives and procedural guides published by the Department of Corrections.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 125-4-4-.05
Ga. Constitution 1983, Art. XI, Sec. I, Par. (b); Ga. L. 1988, p. 1797, (O.C.G.A. 42-5-52 and 42-9-42).
Rule, entitled "Physical Examinations," filed as Rule 415-4-4-.05 on November 14, 1984; effective December 4, 1984, renumbered as Rule 125-4-4-.05. Filed June 28, 1985; effective July 20, 1985, as specified by the Agency.Amended: Filed September 6, 1988; effective September 26, 1988.