Illicit Substance

Question 1

Puropse

Answer 1

To help assure safety to the patient/provider by removing any substance or contraband that could interfere with medical treatment.

Question 2

Probable cause

Answer 2

A rational and reasonable suspicion based on articulated focus that the patient, visitor, or other individual has in his/her possession or under his/her control any substance that could pose a threat to themselves or other, or other wise interfere in the delivery of services by Confluence Health.

Question 3

Plain View

Answer 3

Suspicious items left in plain sight/view of staff or accidently discovered which are not in the best interest of the patient or staff.

Question 4

Controband

Answer 4

Materials associated with drug usage, including but not limited to pills, syringes, needles, bent spoons with burn marks, bongs, tourniquets, roach clips, small plastic baggies.

Question 5

Who decides there is enough PC

Answer 5

2 security officers, house supervisor, physician, and RN

Question 6

Can a room search be done with out consent of the patient

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What are the steps after a room search has been conducted if you find controband

Answer 7

1.) If contraband is found ask the patient what the substance is. 2.) Notify the physician. 3.) Fill out a chain of custody form. 4.) Photograph the evidence along with the chain of custody form. 5.) With a witness destroy the contraband in the appropriate area. 6.) Create a security Incident report and attach the photographic evidence to the report.