Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part III - Agencies and Offices › Subpart B - Department of Corrections › Chapter 95 - COUNTY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Subchapter B - ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND FACILITIES › COUNTY JAILS › Section 95.232 - Medical and health services

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
The following are the minimum requirements applicable
						  to medical and health services:
(1)
						Written local policy must specify that all inmates admitted to the prison
						receive a health care screening performed and recorded by a person with health
						care training within 24 hours of admission. The health care screening must
						include a structured inquiry and observation designed to identify
						newly-committed inmates who pose a health or safety threat to themselves or
						others. Screening can be performed by health care professionals or by
						health-trained correctional staff at the time of admission. A record of the
						result of the examination shall be kept as a part of the permanent prison
						document.
(2) Written local policy
						must specify that an inmate determined upon admission not to be in good health
						be assessed by a health care professional within 24 hours.
(3) Written local policy must specify that
						following review of the initial commitment screening by a health care
						professional, a medical history and physical examination be performed by the
						prison health care provider within 14 days following admission.
(4) Written local policy must specify routine
						screening procedures utilized for infectious diseases, acute illness and
						suicide risk.
(5) Written local
						policy must designate a health care provider responsible for control of the
						delivery of health care services including mental health services. A health
						care provider or professional shall have sole province on matters involving
						medical judgment.
(6) Written local
						policy must provide that the health care provider report in writing on the
						health care delivery system to the prison providing information sufficient to
						demonstrate that adequate health care is being provided to inmates and review
						findings with prison administrators annually.
(7) Written local policy must provide for an
						annual documented review of a prison's health care delivery system by the
						prison and when necessary, revisions shall be made to each health care
						procedure and program by the prison.
(8) Written local policy must provide for
						access to emergency care 24 hours a day for all inmates. A written plan must
						outline onsite treatment, evacuation, transportation and security procedures
						and designate emergency facilities to be utilized. All corrections personnel
						shall be certified in basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in
						accordance with the time frames established by the organization that conducts
						the training.
(9) Written local
						policy must provide for the management of pharmaceuticals. The policy must
						include:
(i) Formulary and prescription
						practices.
(ii) Medication
						procurement, receipt, dispensing, distribution, storage and disposal, as
						supervised by properly licensed personnel in accordance with The Controlled
						Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P. S. §§
														780-101-780-144).
(iii) Secure storage and inventory of all
						controlled substances, syringes and needles.