Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Corrections
Bureau of Correctional Facilities
Jails and Lockups
Section R. 791.731 - Health screening

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 791.731

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 31. A facility shall establish and maintain written policy, procedure, and practice that require medical, dental, and mental health screening to be performed on all inmates by a trained staff member designated by the facility administrator. All findings are recorded on a form approved by the facility's designated health authority. The screening includes at least all of the following:

(a) Inquiry into all of the following:

(i) Current illness and health problems, including venereal diseases another infectious diseases.

(ii) Dental problems.

(iii) Mental health problems.

(iv) Use of alcohol and other drugs, including all of the following information:
(A) The type of types of drugs used.

(B) Mode of use.

(C) Amounts used.

(D) Frequency used.

(E) Date or time of last use.

(F) History of any problems that may have occurred after ceasing use, for example, convulsions.

(v) Past and present treatment or hospitalization for mental disturbance or suicide.

(vi) Possibility of pregnancy.

(vii) Other health problems designated by the responsible physician.

(b) Observation of all of the following:

(i) Behavior, including all of the following:
(A) State of consciousness.

(B) Mental status.

(C) Appearance.

(D) Conduct.

(E) Tremor.

(F) Sweating.

(ii) Body deformities and ease of movement.

(iii) Condition of skin, including any of the following:
(A) Trauma markings.

(B) Bruises.

(C) Lesions.

(D) Jaundice.

(E) Rashes and infestations.

(F) Needle marks or other indications of drug abuse.

(c) The medical disposition of inmate shall be to 1 of the following:

(i) General population.

(ii) General population with prompt referral to appropriate health care service.

(iii) Referral to appropriate health care service for emergency treatment.

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