Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.12 - Health Care Facilities Within Correctional Institutions
Section 10.07.12.17 - Medical Examination and Evaluation Process
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.07.12.17
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Written policies and procedures shall be developed and maintained in consultation with representatives of the medical staff, nursing service, and administration governing the provisions for the control of the sick call process and referral services. They shall address the following:
(1) Screening Procedures.
(a) Routine handling of patient
complaints;
(b) Non-routine
handling of patient complaints.
(2) Reporting Procedure. A responsible staff
member to whom an inmate can report injuries, symptoms of illness, and
emergencies shall be on duty at all times and be immediately
accessible.
(3) Complaint
Procedure. Complaints of illness or injury shall be recorded in the inmate's
clinical record together with the treatment prescribed.
(4) Examination Procedure. The procedure
shall specify where the examination area is located as well as who is to
perform the examination.
(5)
Procedures to be followed by the correctional officer in attendance.
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