- (a) A written medical plan shall be developed in compliance with G.S. 153A‑225 and it shall be available for ready reference by municipal lockup personnel. The medical plan shall include a description of the health services available to inmates.
(b) The written plan shall include policies and procedures that address the following areas:
- (1) Health screening of inmates upon admission;
- (2) Routine medical care;
- (3) The handling of inmates with chronic illnesses or known communicable diseases or conditions;
- (4) Administration, dispensing and control of prescription and non‑prescription medications;
- (5) Handling emergency medical problems, including but not limited to emergencies involving dental care, chemical dependency, pregnancy and mental health;
- (6) Maintenance and confidentiality of medical records; and
- (7) Privacy during medical examinations and conferences with qualified medical personnel.
- (c) Inmates must be provided an opportunity each day to communicate their health complaints to a health professional or to an officer. Qualified medical personnel shall be available to evaluate the medical needs of inmates. A written record shall be maintained of the request for medical care and the action taken.
- (d) Inmates shall not perform any medical functions in the lockup.
- (e) The medical plan shall be reviewed annually.
History Note: Authority G.S. 153A‑221;
Eff. June 1, 1990;
Amended Eff. December 1, 1991;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.