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Policy 708Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentHealthy Lifestyle Promotion - 1Healthy Lifestyle Promotion 708.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to affirm the Department's commitment to promote healthy lifestyle choices by incarcerated persons by providing health education and self-care learning opportunities that include classes, audio and video presentations, and brochures and pamphlets. 708.2 POLICY This department will encourage incarcerated persons to maintain a healthy lifestyle by providing health education and wellness information. 708.3 HEALTH CARE ENCOUNTERS During health care encounters, the qualified health care professionals should instruct incarcerated persons at the time service is rendered on how to avoid preventable diseases, such as athlete's foot, flu and the common cold, tooth decay, and sexually transmitted diseases. Such instruction should be documented in the health record. Documentation should include the topics discussed, the written materials provided, if any, and that the incarcerated person acknowledged an understanding of the information. Informative brochures from various health organizations should also be available to incarcerated persons in the medical unit. Appropriate topics for incarcerated person education include: •Access to health care services •Dangers of self-medication •Personal hygiene and dental care •Prevention of communicable diseases •Education about smoking cessation •Family planning •Self-care for chronic conditions •Self-examination for health concerns •The benefits of physical fitness •Chronic diseases and disabilities •Counseling in preparation for release •Domestic violence •Medications •Nutrition Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/05/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentHealthy Lifestyle Promotion - 2•Sexually transmitted diseases •Substance abuse •Tuberculosis 708.4 GENERAL HEALTH PROMOTION INFORMATION Whenever possible, written materials and audio and video presentations should be made available to incarcerated persons for educational purposes. These materials are often available in bulk quantity through the public health department and other community-based organizations. All items intended for distribution to the incarcerated person population shall be approved by the Jail Administrator to avoid any conflict with rules regarding contraband in the facility. Classes should also be conducted to inform the incarcerated person on various healthy lifestyles. Class schedules should be posted in advance, curriculum and lesson plans developed, and attendance rosters maintained. All documentation regarding health education and self-care should be retained in incarcerated person medical files in accordance with established records retention schedules. Statistics on program offerings and attendance may be used to determine program effectiveness and interest. 708.5 FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES All incarcerated persons shall be offered family planning services at least 60 days prior to a scheduled release date (Penal Code § 4023.5).