Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 349 - Municipal lockup facilities
Section DOC 349.09 - Health care
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) The lockup administrator shall provide or secure necessary medical treatment for persons in custody, including treatment for inmates who appear to be seriously ill or injured, inmates who exhibit significant mental or emotional distress and inmates who appear to be so significantly under the influence of a controlled substance or alcohol as to have impaired functioning.
(2) The lockup administrator shall provide or secure emergency dental care for inmates.
(3) No prescription medication or treatment may be administered to an inmate unless prescribed by a physician. If a nurse or physician is not available, lockup staff may deliver prescribed doses of oral medication at prescribed times.
(4) Any medications kept at the lockup shall be stored in a secure area that is not accessible to inmates.
(5) If an inmate dies or becomes acutely ill while in custody, the next of kin shall be notified as soon as possible.
(6) An itemized list shall be kept for 90 days of all food and beverages served during normal meal times.
(7) Medical records shall be kept separate from other records and shall be maintained in a confidential manner in accordance with ss. 146.81 to 146.83, Stats., and any other applicable state or federal laws.
