Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 14. Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that a written medical summary is required for all transfers to maintain continuity of care. When a juvenile is transferred, the following is required:

1. (1) The health record and medical summary shall be forwarded to the receiving facility prior to or provided at arrival.
2. (2) Confidentiality of the health record is maintained.
3. (3) Medically sensitive conditions and specific precautions to be taken by transportation officer are addressed and documented prior to transport.
4. (4) Written instructions regarding medication or health interventions required en route should be provided to transporting officers and be kept separate from the medical record.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-8-14; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR- 210220072FRA)