Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 347 - SECURED RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Subchapter VI - Health and Mental Health Care
Section DOC 347.23 - Medical care

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 347.23

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) The facility shall provide youth medical care under s. 938.505(1), Stats.

(2) The facility shall provide youth with a schedule of access to medical care to be provided under sub. (1).

(3) The facility shall provide access and arrange for transportation to emergency medical care services.

(4) All licensed or certified health care professionals shall provide services in accordance with the standards of practice established by the applicable regulatory body.

(5) Health care staff shall be in compliance with state and federal licensure certification and registration. Verification of compliance shall be maintained at the facility.

(6) A youth may refuse specific health evaluations and treatments in accordance with applicable federal and state law. All refusals shall be documented and maintained in the youth's confidential medical record.

(7) The facility shall allow for submission and screening of medical requests on a daily basis.

(8) When practicable, the facility shall be in contact with a youth's personal physician.

(9) The facility's provision of medical care shall ensure access to all of the following:

(a) Pregnancy management.

(b) Acute and chronic medical conditions management.

(c) Communicable disease and infection control.

(d) Detoxification and withdrawal care.

(e) Immunizations.

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