Okla. Admin. Code § 377:3-13-45

Current through Vol. 42, No. 6, December 2, 2024

Section 377:3-13-45 - Program and services

(a) Activities and services are available toeach juvenile outside theirroom at leasttwelve (12) hours a day. The facility shall provide or make available the minimum services and programs given in (1)-(7) of this subsection to detained juveniles.

(1)Education. The facility shall provide educational opportunities in compliance withfederal and state laws, State Department of Education requirements, applicable local school district requirements, and OJA contract requirements. Facilities shall provide or make provisions for an educational program, which includes space for education, necessary equipment and supplies, and supervision.

(2)Visitation. Written policy and procedure specify the number of visitors a juvenile may receive and the length of visitation.

(A) Visits may be limited only by the facility's schedule, space, and personnel constraints or where there are substantial reasons to justify such limitations.

(B) Juveniles have the right to refuse visitation.

(C) Legal counsel for a detained juvenile may visit at any reasonable time a request is made.

(3)Social services. The facility's social services program shall make a range of resources available to meet the needs of juveniles.

(A) Juveniles shall be afforded access to emergency mental health counseling and crisis intervention services according to their needs.

(B) Counseling services include group or individual counseling and are provided at least weekly.

(4)Recreation. Written policy and procedure provide a recreation schedule that includes at least one hour per day of large muscle activity and one hour of structured recreational activities. A variety of recreational materials are made available to detained juveniles and kept in good condition at all times.

(5)Food service. Written policy and procedure provide that the dietary needs of juveniles are met.

(A) Special diets as prescribed by appropriate medical or dental personnel or as required by religious preference are provided.

(B) Menus are planned at least one week in advance, posted and dated, and kept on file for one year.

(C) Menus are approved before use and reviewed annually by a licensed dietician, nutritionist, or physician to ensure compliance with nationally recommended food allowances. Facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program are not required to have their breakfast and lunch menus approved by a licensed dietician, nutritionist, or physician.

(6)Medical and health care. The facility shall have written policy and procedure for delivery of health care services. When health care services are provided by someone other than a physician, the final medical judgment rests with the designated physician.

(A) Written health care policy and procedure is approved by a designated physician.

(B) Medical, mental health, and dental care involving medical judgment are the sole province of the designated physician, mental health professional or dentist.

(C) Personnel who provide health care services to juveniles shall be governed by a written job description approved by the medical authority.

(i) Responsibilities and job duties are in keeping with the individual's professional discipline.

(ii) Verification of current credentials and job descriptions are on file in the facility.

(D) Security regulations applicable to facility personnel also apply to health personnel.

(E) The secure juvenile detention facility shall develop and maintain written policy and procedure which:

(i) requires medical screening upon arrival of any juveniles, including intra system transfers at the facility.

(ii) records all findings on a medical screening form approved by the physician;

(iii) accounts for receiving, storing, dispensing, administering and distributing all medications and first aid supplies;

(iv) prohibits the use of juveniles for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic experiments;

(v) assures that detention staff and other personnel are trained to respond to health related situations; and

(vi) establishes a training program that includes:

(I) recognition of signs and symptoms of illness or injury and knowledge of action required in potential emergency situations;

(II) administration of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);

(III) methods of obtaining assistance;

(IV) signs and symptoms of mental illness, intellectual and/or developmental disorders, trauma, and drug and alcohol abuse; and

(V) procedures for transfer to appropriate medical facilities or health care providers.

(7)Medication. Medication is administered by persons properly trained in medical administration and under supervision of the physician and facility administrator.

(A) Prescription medication is only administered as directed by a physician.

(B) When any medication is administered, a precise record is kept of the juvenile's name, reason for dosage, route, date and time given, and signature of the person who administered it. Any adverse reaction to the medication is documented.

(C) When prescription medications are used, the juvenile, custodian, and all staff members shall be made aware of side effects of the medication.

(D) All medications, syringes, and needles are protected by maximum-security storage and are under the supervision of staff on duty.

(E) The facility will ensure proper notification is made to the juvenile's custodian and OJA, five (5) days before any medications need to be refilled. If needed medications are not received after five (5) days, facility administrator will contact the OJA District Supervisor, or Assistant District Supervisor for assistance in obtaining the medications.

Okla. Admin. Code § 377:3-13-45

Added at 14 Ok Reg 1863, eff 6-2-97; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 3202, eff 7-18-00 (emergency); Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2625, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1981, eff 7-15-11

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 23, August 16, 2021, eff. 8/26/2021