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Policy 729Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/02/21, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department***DRAFT*** Incarcerated Person Health Care Communication - 1Incarcerated Person Health Care Communication 729.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to establish and maintain effective communication between the treating qualified health care professionals and custody personnel. This communication is essential at all levels of the organization to ensure the health and safety of all occupants of the facility._ 729.2 POLICY It is the policy of this department that effective communication shall occur between the Jail Administrator and the treating qualified health care professionals regarding any significant health issues of an incarcerated person. All health issues should be considered during classification and housing decisions in order to preserve the health and safety of the occupants of this facility. When a qualified health care professional recognizes that an incarcerated person will require accommodation due to a medical or mental health condition, custody personnel shall be promptly notified in writing. The Jail Administrator shall be responsible for establishing measurable goals relating to processes that enhance good communication between the qualified health care professionals and the custody staff. The Jail Administrator should also establish, in writing, the desired performance objectives relating to practices that support good communication between the qualified health care professionals and the custody staff. The Jail Administrator should review the documents annually for any necessary revisions or updates in support of continuous improvement in the delivery of health care services. 729.3 MANAGING SPECIAL NEEDS INCARCERATED PERSONS Upon an incarcerated person's arrival at the facility, the qualified health care professional, in conjunction with the custody staff, should determine if the incarcerated person has any special needs. (a)If staff determines that an incarcerated person has special needs, a communication form or other appropriate documentation relating to special needs should be completed and sent to classification personnel, the Shift Supervisor, and the housing officer. This is to ensure that the person is assigned to a housing unit that is equipped to meet their special needs. (b)The qualified health care professional should arrange for the appropriate follow-up evaluation. (c)The health care of special needs incarcerated persons should be continuous and ongoing. At minimum, the person should be seen by the Responsible Physician or a qualified health care professional at least once every 90 days to evaluate the person's continued designation as a special needs incarcerated person. Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Incarcerated Person Health Care Communication Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/02/21, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department***DRAFT*** Incarcerated Person Health Care Communication - 2(d)Incarcerated persons who have been determined by qualified health care professionals to require a special needs classification should be seen at least once monthly by a qualified health care professional. (e)Prior to transfer to another facility, a medical transfer summary should be completed detailing any special requirements that should be considered while the incarcerated person is in transit and upon their arrival at the destination. Discharge planning should be included, as appropriate. (f)A treatment plan should be developed for each incarcerated person and should include, at a minimum: 1.The frequency of follow-up for medical evaluation and anticipated adjustments of the treatment modality. 2.The type and frequency of diagnostic testing and therapeutic regimens. 3.When appropriate, instructions about diet, exercise, adaptation to the correctional environment, and using prescribed medications. (g)When clinically indicated, the qualified health care professionals and the custody personnel should consult regarding the condition and capabilities of incarcerated persons with known medical and/or psychiatric illnesses or developmental disabilities prior to any of the following: 1.Housing assignment 2.Program or job assignment 3.Admissions to and transfers from or between institutions 4.Disciplinary measures for mentally ill patients (h)Qualified health care professionals and custody personnel should communicate about incarcerated persons who require special accommodation. These include but are not limited to incarcerated persons who are: 1.Chronically ill. 2.Undergoing dialysis. 3.Infected with a communicable disease. 4.Physically disabled. 5.Pregnant. 6.Frail or elderly. 7.Terminally ill. 8.Mentally ill or suicidal. 9.Developmentally disabled.