N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7651.9

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 7651.9 - Reception health assessment

(a) The department shall develop and implement a reception health assessment process for each inmate which includes, but is not limited to:

(1) a health screening which shall be performed as soon as possible after each inmate's reception into the custody of the department, but in no event later than 24 hours after reception;

(2) a complete written medical history which shall be obtained from each inmate within 14 days following reception into the custody of the department and which shall include a chemical dependency assessment and assessment of risk behaviors for HIV infection; and

(3) a complete physical examination which shall be offered to each inmate within 14 days of reception into the custody of the department, at no greater than five year intervals thereafter, and prior to release from custody.

(b) Each inmate's physical examination shall be conducted by a clinical physician, dentist as appropriate, registered physician's assistant, certified nurse practitioner or trained nurse clinical specialist and shall include, but is not limited to:

(1) an examination of major body systems;

(2) a chest radiograph;

(3) a urinalysis;

(4) a venereal disease reaction level test;

(5) a purified protein derivative test;

(6) a blood chemistry analysis;

(7) an electrocardiogram if the inmate is over the age of 40 years or has a history of heart disease;

(8) a complete blood count with white blood cell count and differential study;

(9) a dental examination;

(10) a PAP smear for women; and

(11) a breast examination for women.

(c) All inmates who, as determined by the facility medical director, are exhibiting significant abnormal health assessment findings with clinical correlation shall be evaluated for differential diagnosis in a timely fashion at the reception center, or at a facility expressly designated for the evaluation of inmates under extended classification procedures.

(d) Inmates undergoing the evaluation noted in subdivision (c) of this section may be placed on a medical hold status at the discretion of the facility medical director.

(e) The medical history document and/or medical problem list of each inmate transferred between correctional facilities shall be reviewed within 24 hours of the inmate's arrival at the receiving correctional facility.

(f) All findings made pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section shall be recorded in writing and included in each inmate's permanent medical record. Such findings shall be legibly signed and dated by a clinical physician, certified nurse practitioner or physician's assistant, together with identification of professional title.

(g) The department shall require that all inmates are oriented to the health care services available at each facility and to the correct procedures for using such services.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7651.9

Renumbered from subtitle AA of chapter V New York State Register April 11, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 15, eff. 4/11/2018