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Policy 719Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/02/21, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department***DRAFT*** Licensure, Certification, and Registration Requirements - 1Licensure, Certification, and Registration Requirements 719.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to recognize that incarcerated persons are entitled to health care services that are provided by qualified health care professionals working within the scope of their respective licensure, certification, registration, and training. This policy also establishes a credentials verification process. 719.2 POLICY It is the policy of this department that all qualified health care professionals who provide health care services to incarcerated persons meet the same standards as those working in the community, including required licenses, certifications, and restrictions, including those defining the recognized scope of practice specific to the profession (15 CCR 1203). Job descriptions shall include minimum qualifications and specific duties and responsibilities, and shall be approved by the Responsible Physician. The current credentials and job descriptions for all qualified health care professionals are on file at the facility and retained in accordance with established records retention schedules. Any health care provided to incarcerated persons at the facility that is not provided by a physician is provided in accordance with a standing order or direct order issued by personnel qualified under governing laws to give such orders (15 CCR 1203; 15 CCR 1204). 719.3 CREDENTIALING AND FILE MAINTENANCE A completed file of current licenses, certifications, registration, reference checks, and applications shall be maintained by the current medical vendor's Human Resources department and by the Responsible Physician or the authorized designee at this facility. (a)The Responsible Physician or the authorized designee should obtain confirmation of current licensure, certification, and registration prior to making any offer of employment. (b)Inquiries into any sanctions or disciplinary actions of state boards, employers, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Practitioner Data Bank should be conducted prior to making any offer of employment. (c)Individuals should be required to pass a job-related, pre-employment background investigation. (d)Each employee should be held responsible for providing renewal verification of licenses, certificates, and registration prior to the expiration date. (e)Any group or individual providing health care services must complete the credentialing process that is appropriate for their profession and must provide the facility a copy Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Licensure, Certification, and Registration Requirements Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/02/21, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department***DRAFT*** Licensure, Certification, and Registration Requirements - 2of current licensure and, when appropriate, a Drug Enforcement Administration certificate to prescribe controlled substances. (f)To be eligible for hire, all clinical health care personnel must possess and maintain a current CPR certification and provide documentation to the Responsible Physician or the authorized designee. 719.4 STUDENTS AND/OR INTERNS If the health care services provided to an incarcerated person are performed by any intern, resident, or student who is authorized to provide specific health care services as part of a formal medical training program, the individuals in training will work under the control and supervision of a qualified health care professional. Assigned tasks shall be commensurate with the intern, student, or resident's level of training. There shall be a written agreement between the facility and the entity sponsoring the training program that covers the scope of work, duration of the agreement, and any legal or liability issues. Any student, intern, or resident working in the facility shall participate in a facility orientation that includes but is not limited to topics such as fire safety, facility security, items considered contraband, and incarcerated person culture. All students, interns, or residents shall be required to agree in writing to abide by all facility policies, including those relating to hostages, facility security, and the confidentiality of information. All training provided, written agreements, and/or contracts shall be maintained in the intern, resident, or student's file by the Responsible Physician or the authorized designee in accordance with established records retention schedules.