Kan. Admin. Regs. § 123-5-112

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 40, October 3, 2024

Section 123-5-112 - Clinical services; offender treatment

(a) Medical services for offenders, both on an outpatient and on an inpatient basis, shall be arranged for by the superintendent or designee in cooperation with the superintendent's medical and correctional staff. Plans and arrangements shall be made by the superintendent or designee for an offender to be taken, when necessary, to a medical facility outside the facility. These plans and arrangements shall meet the requirements of and shall be consistent with the applicable internal management policies and procedures.

(b) Procedures for offenders to report a personal injury or medical problem shall be established and governed by facility orders. Each offender shall be informed regarding these procedures.

(c) Adequate and necessary basic medical care shall be made available to each offender. A system for routine offender medical care during normal working hours and for emergency medical care during evenings, weekends, and holidays shall be established by the superintendent, by facility order. This system shall meet the requirements of and shall be consistent with the applicable internal management policies and procedures.

(d) The medical personnel shall be certified, licensed, or registered according to applicable Kansas law.

(e) The medical personnel shall advise the superintendent or designee on the dietary requirements for offenders and shall consult with the food service staff to meet any necessary dietary requirements. A diet from which reasonable selection can be made and that is sufficient for an offender's dietary requirements may be used in lieu of special menus. Other dietary needs, if verified by medical personnel as being necessary and basic for adequate health care, shall be met.

This regulation shall be effective on and after April 8, 2005.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 123-5-112

Authorized by K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-7024 and K.S.A. 76-3203; implementing K.S.A. 75-7001, K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-7024, and K.S.A. 76-3203; effective April 8, 2005.