Perf-Based Stds, Transportation of Inmates, 1st Ed_Jan 2025

Part 4: Health Care

2. Security staff in collaboration with medical staff determination of restraints required during transport, i.e., pregnant inmates – no leg shackles, respiratory status, etc. Comment : None. Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Process Indicators : Medical screening for transport; Medical records; Transport records. Written policy, procedure and practice directs that the health record or health information will be transferred with the inmate. Health records or health in formation will be maintained, while ensuring confidentiality, in the transport staff’s secure custody. Health records or health information will be directly transferred from the staff to the responsible party at the receiving facility. Comment : None. Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Process Indicators : Review of inmate medical record documenting transfer of record; Health record transfer sign off. Written policy, procedure and practice require an annual multidisciplinary meeting, to include the health authority or designee who should coordinate with inmate transportation to find ways to optimize the efficiency of medical care provided on-site. Comment : Communication between facility and health care provider should occur to assist with security and public safety. Sometimes communications may be required for specific inmates. Such efficiencies could include tele-med, virtual treatment options, mobile units on site. Protocols : Written policy and procedure; Agreement; Memo of Understanding. Process Indicators : Health Records; Transportation medical statistics; Virtual treatment statistics; Interviews.

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