Care of Inmate 1017 Hospital and Clinics 001 Flashcards
When is it and whom responsibility is it to make sure inmates get medical attention?
It is the duty and responsibility of all personnel to see that medical attention is rendered to an inmate when it is evident that such attention is needed.
When an inmate is being transported to an outside facilities for medical care what effort shall be made and for what?
Every effort shall be made in ensure the Safety and Security of inmates, staff and the public when it is necessary to transport inmates to outside facilities for medical care.
When is it necessary to transfer and inmate to an outside medical facility?
Medical Staff of the Tarrant County Jail Unit in which he/she is incarcerated will normally attend to the inmate’s health care needs. However, when an inmate in the custody of the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department has an illness or injury that cannot be adequately treated by the assigned Medical Staff, the inmate shall be referred to an outside facility.
When is “No-Officers- Hospital Detail” acceptably?
Prisoners incarcerated for Class A,B,C misdemeanor offenses and those inmates on the Work Release/Weekender program, provided they have no violent offenses or incidents while incarcerated and pose no escape risk. These prisoners will be checked at least once each watch by the Supervisor assigned to the hospital to monitor the Officers for compliance.
. The exception to this is will be charges that would be perceived by the public as a threat.
Example: Assault Bodily, Evading Arrest, Misdemeanor Escape, etc.
What would the inmates responsibility be if they had no officer sitting on them?
The inmate would be informed as to what the consequences will be if they fail to contact TCSO upon completion of their medical treatment, along with instructions as to who to contact for pick-up and transport back to the jail.
When can you assigned an unarmed officer to an inmate at the Hostipal?
Prisoners incarcerated for the Second and Third Degree Felony and State Jail Felony offenses, Provided they have no violent offenses or incidents while incarcerated and pose no escape risk. Supervisor will monitor these inmates at least once each watch.
When is an Armed Officer required?
Prisoners incarcerated for First Degree Felony, Capital Offenders and any inmate who has a classification history of being assaultive or an escape risk regardless of the inmate’s charges.
A second Officer can be assigned if the inmate poses a danger of escape or assault upon staff.
What are the duties of the supervisor at the Hospital?
A supervisor will be posted at the hospital on each shift. Duties shall include, but are not limited to:
Roam and monitor each inmate and officer
Ensure that meal breaks are given and restroom breaks are provided.
Monitor Officers and inmates that are at other area hospitals.
On Shifts that have clinics, the Supervisor assigned will monitor those Officers during their shift at the hospital.
How often will the identification of an inmate be updated while at the hospital and to whom?
The Supervisor shall be provided information and a photo for each inmate assigned to the hospital. The information will include: name, room assignment, date of birth, race, sex, and charge of each inmate.
This information will be update with each shift.
What information will be given in reference to Clinic and to whom?
The Supervisor shall be given a list of inmates who are t clinics. The list will include inmate name, name of escorting Officer, name and location of clinic.
This information will be updated with each shift.
What are the responsibilities of the hospital/watch supervisor?
Brief Officer on risk factors- A Hospital or Watch Supervisor shall inform the Hospital Officers of all known risk factors and/or relevant information reference the inmate to which they are assigned.
Continuing Training- Supervisors are responsible for the continued training of Officers assigned to the Hospital Pool and Clinics.
Assignment of Officers- Supervisor are responsible for assigning competent staff to hospital and/or clinic duties that are capable of proficiently responding to emergency situations involving physical confrontations, attempted escape, foot pursuit, etc.
Reports- Supervisors are responsible for forwarding all reports of hospital incidents to the Support Services Captain for review and/or further action.
How shall conduct them self out at the Hospital?
Professionally- Hospital Officers shall adhere to all departmental standards and policies reference professional conduct.
Can Hospital Officers make unauthorized stops while traveling to and from the hospital?
Hospital Officers will not make any unauthorized stops while traveling either to or from a hospital.
While out at the Hospital behavior of readiness towards the inmate shall be?
Hospital Officers shall be fully alert at all times, maintain constant observation of the inmate from a safe distance, and remain at their assigned post until properly relieved.
Unauthorized Material /Devices
Hospital Officers shall not have any unauthorized reading material and/or electronic entertainment devices at their duty post.
Resolving Disagreement / Misunderstandings
Disagreements and/or misunderstandings between Officers and medical staff reference policies and procedures shall be addressed in a professional and courteous manner. All such incidents will be reported to the appropriate supervisor for informational purposes and/or final resolution.
