Specifications include, but are not limited to: Receiving/Screening A preliminary health screening form shall be filled out immediately upon each inmate’s arrival and the form shall be approved by the provider. At a minimum, the screening must include: ● Current illnesses and health problems including those specific to females. ● Medications taken and special health requirements. ● Screening of other health problems designated by the responsible physician. ● Behavioral observation, including state of consciousness and mental status. ● Notation of body deformities, trauma markings, bruises, lesions, eye movement/jaundice. ● Condition of skin, including rashes and infestations. ● Disposition, if applicable. ● Document referral of prisoners to qualified medical personnel for emergency treatment. ● Notation, of personal physician and any medical needs. ● Assessment of suicidal risk. Health Appraisal Provider shall perform a comprehensive Health Assessment on any inmate within fourteen (14) calendar days (or such other stricter time limit as required by statute or controlling authority) of the arrival of the inmate at the Jail. Such assessment shall be performed by a qualified medical professional. The extent of the health appraisal, including the physical examination, is defined by the responsible health authority, however, will include at a minimum: ● Review of intake screening forms. ● Collection of additional data regarding complete medical, dental, psychiatric and immunization histories. ● Appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests to detect communicable diseases such as Venereal Disease and Tuberculosis.
