Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE › Title 77 - JAIL STANDARDS BOARD › Chapter 9 - STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES - HEALTH SERVICES › Section 77-9-002 - Health Services

Current through June 17, 2024
The facility has written policies and procedures, approved by
				  the facility medical authority governing all aspects of health services and
				  shall include, at a minimum, the following general provisions:
002.01 Health Authority
The facility has a designated health authority with
				  responsibility for health care pursuant to a written agreement, contract,
				  policies or job description. The health authority may be a physician, health
				  administrator, health agency or the medical director of the parent
				  agency.
002.02 Health
				Authority Staffing
If the facility provides medical treatment on-site, personnel
				  who provide health care services to inmates are qualified. Duties and
				  responsibilities of such personnel are governed by written job descriptions
				  approved by the health authority. Verified credentials and job descriptions are
				  on file at the facility. Appropriate state and federal licensure, certification
				  or registration requirements and restrictions apply.
002.03 Medical Orders
If the facility provides medical treatment on-site by a
				  nurse, such treatment is performed pursuant to written standing or direct
				  orders by personnel authorized by law to give such orders.
002.04 Observation of Inmates
The facility administrator shall make provisions for the
				  collection and review of inmate medical requests and to insure that these are
				  transmitted to the medical authority. If there are indications of an illness,
				  injury or communicable disease, the facility administrator shall insure that
				  the proper medical attention is provided as soon as possible.
002.05 Records
If medical treatment is provided at the facility, accurate
				  health records for inmates are maintained separately and confidentially. The
				  method of recording entries in the records and the procedures for the
				  maintenance and retention are approved by the health
				  authority.
002.06 Transfers
If health care is provided at the facility for inmates being
				  transferred to other facilities, summaries or copies of the medical history
				  record are forwarded to the receiving facility prior to or at
				  arrival.
002.07 Medication
Policy and procedure direct the possession and use of
				  prescribed medications, supplies and over-the-counter drugs.
002.07A Prescribed medications are
				administered according to the directions of the prescribing
				physician.
002.07B If medications
				are distributed by facility staff, records are maintained and audited monthly
				that includes the date, time and name of the inmate receiving the medication
				and the name of the staff distributing it.
002.07C Prescribed drugs administered to the
				inmate shall be taken in view of the dispensing facility employee to prevent
				misuse.
002.07D The utmost care
				shall be used in dispensing non-prescription medication.
002.07E The facility administrator shall
				establish procedures and provide space for the secure storage and controlled
				administration of all medicines and drugs.