New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Cor - Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Chapter Cor 500 - STANDARDS FOR HEALTH, MEDICAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE IN CORRECTIONS FACILITIES
Part Cor 504 - STANDARDS FOR TREATMENT AT THE SECURE PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
Section Cor 504.09 - Procedures Upon Admission
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Cor 504.09
Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024
(a) Upon admission to the SPU, each resident shall receive:
(1) A psychiatric examination to be completed
by the psychiatrist or APRN;
(2) A
preliminary treatment plan, resulting from the completion of the above
documents by the psychiatrist or APRN;
(3) A physical examination to be completed by
the physician's assistant or APRN within 24 hours of admission or on the next
weekday including diagnostic lab tests such as blood and urine;
(4) Nursing assessment; and
(5) Nutritional assessment.
(b) Upon admission to the SPU each resident's transfer paperwork shall be assessed to verify the completeness of the legal documents and the validity of the admission.
(c) A preliminary oral examination shall be made during the admission physical. Referral to a dentist shall be made when necessary. On-going oral hygiene shall be scheduled while the resident is admitted in the SPU. Additional dental services shall be available at the request of the resident and accomplished as determined necessary by the dentist.
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