Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 61 - FOOD SERVICES PROGRAMS
Section 291-061-0061 - Medical Clearances

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-061-0061

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The Health Services Section will document that an inmate is free from communicable disease that may be transmitted through the handling of food and is physically capable of performing the required work in the Food Services Section prior to assignment.

(2) Staff supervisors in each area of the Food Services Section shall:

(a) Inform all inmates who apply for a position in food services that a current medical clearance is a requirement.

(b) Visually inspect all inmates assigned to work units for signs or symptoms which could be a health hazard. Those inmates who exhibit symptoms of colds or flu, have cuts, abrasions, or skin rash will not be permitted to work until they have been seen and released for work by Heath Services. Inmates with cuts or abrasions that have been released by Health Services can work as long as they have the wound bandaged and they wear a plastic glove.

(3) Staff supervisors will evaluate and follow up with Health Services any complaints of illness by inmates. Statements about the health of any inmate which could affect the health and well being of staff and inmates will be reported to Health Services and the shift supervisor. The shift supervisor will notify the food services manager if applicable.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

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