A health appraisal examination must be completed by a qualified healthcare professional for each County and State inmate within two (2) days of arrival, and before entry into a work detail. Weekends and holidays are excluded. A penalty of $200.00 per day shall be assessed beginning on the 3rd day of incarceration. The initial health assessment includes, but is not limited to: a. A review of the receiving screening results b. The collection of additional data to complete the medical, dental, and mental health histories c. Mental health evaluation d. Dental screening e. Vision screening f. A recording of vital signs (ie., height, weight, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, and temperature) g. A physical examination (including breast, rectal, and testicular exams as indicated by the patient’s gender, age, and risk factors) h. Laboratory and/or diagnostic tests for communicable diseases including sexually transmitted diseases, when clinically indicated i. Tuberculosis screening and/or a review of the intake screening j. Initiation of therapy and immunizations, when appropriate k. Other tests and examinations as required and indicated. Mental Health Services Requirements: a. On-call suicide intervention services – 24 hours per day. b. On-call crisis intervention needs – 24 hours per day. c. Assess inmates presenting psychosis for psychotropic medication administration.
