81 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 10, § 002

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 81-10-002 - Medical Services

Medical services shall include, at a minimum, the following general provisions:

002.01 No person other than licensed physicians shall diagnose any illness or injury, give treatment, or prescribe medication, except that in emergencies a qualified person may administer first-aid as expeditiously as possible pending the arrival or delivery of professional health care services.

002.02 Observation of Inmates

Each facility administrator shall make provisions for the daily collection and review of inmate medical complaints and to insure that each inmate is observed on a regular basis. If there are indications of illness or injury, the facility administrator shall, to the best of his ability, insure that the proper medical attention is provided as soon as possible.

002.03 Medication

All medication admitted into the jail facility must be specifically approved by the facility administrator or a qualified medical employee.

002.03A Medicines prescribed by a medical authority shall be administered by that authority or by some member of the facility staff authorized by the facility administrator to dispense medication.

002.03B Medicines shall be dispensed with strict adherence to the instructions and directions given by the medical authority prescribing the medication.

002.03C Prescribed drugs administered to the inmate shall be taken in view of the dispensing facility employee to prevent misuse.

002.03D The utmost care shall be used in dispensing non-prescription medication.

002.03E Each facility administrator shall establish procedures and provide space for the storage and controlled administration of all medicines and drugs.

002.04 First-aid Supplies and Training

Standard first-aid supplies shall be available in the jail facility at all times. First-aid training and instruction shall be made available to all facility employees.

002.05 Medical Authority Staffing

Whenever the district judge or governing body is made aware of the need and deems it necessary, he or they have the responsibility and authority to appoint a physician to act as the medical authority for the jail facility.

002.06 Physical Fitness

It is the responsibility of the facility administrator to determine that each inmate is physically fit to perform the duties assigned. Inmates who have received medical attention by a physician or dentist shall not be permitted to work until approval is given by the attending medical authority or qualified medical employee.

002.07 Extraordinary Events

The death of any inmate must be reported immediately to the facility's medical authority, if such is retained, and to the coroner.

The next of kin shall be notified immediately by the facility administrator in the event of a death or serious illness or injury of an inmate.

002.08 Treatment

Any inmate known to be seriously ill or injured shall be examined by a licensed physician, delivered to an emergency center, or the proper judicial authority shall be forthwith requested to release the inmate.

002.09 Availability of Medical Authority Data

Each facility administrator shall insure that the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of medical and dental authorities are readily available to facility employees at all times.

002.10 Medical Records

Accurate summary information of all medical attention received, medications dispensed, and all other required information shall be recorded.

002.11 Personal Physicians

An inmate may retain his own physician or dentist concerning his medical services.

81 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 10, § 002