Test 9 Flashcards
Health Services
Medical Services
Dental Services
Mental health services
CCP 16.21 Duty of Sheriff as a Prisoner
Every sheriff shall keep safely a person committed to his custody
The record shall include a health screening procedure administered by ________________ or by ________________.
Health personnel// trained book officer
TCJS 273.4 Separate Health records shall reflect
All subsequent findings, diagnoses, treatment, disposition, special housing assignment, mental isolation, distribution of medication. Name of any institution which health record is released
Written request from an inmate for medical/mental health care shall be filed in their __________.
Health Folder
Any refusal of medical treatment or medication shall be noted in the ________.
Inmates file
All medical refusal forms shall be signed by ________ if inmate refuses to sign note the refusal in accordance with ______________.
Inmate\\\\departmental operational plans
Reason for reporting inmate injuries
-To provide adequate medical care
-for investigative purposes
-Reduce civil liability (Tort)
If an inmate claims to be in specific medication call the physician to ascertain the following
-The accuracy of the claim
-The accuracy of the medication and dosage
What should medical records reflect
Date/time/name of physician
Method for ID an inmate to receive medication
Verify the inmates name and assigned medication
Medications must be delivered at proper times to ____________________
Avoid reactions
Methods of administration medication
Make sure inmates put medication in mouth and have inmate open mouth to insure the swallow medication.
If it appears that the inmate is not taking the medication contact the _________________ or ___________________for instructions.
Shift supervisor/ jail medical personnel
Health services will be provided by
Qualified medical professionals
Pharmacists, EMT are not qualified personnel
At the shift change make sure that inventory is signed by a _______ or by a _____________
Jailer / medical personnel
A ___________ or __________ should over see inventory.
Supervisor/ medical personnel
Methods of documenting medical treatment
-Not on inmates medical record of any complaints or changes observed by jailer or medical personnel
-make entry on proper departmental form
-inmate has right to adequate medical care and request should not be over looked
-document refusal of medication
-follow department policy
Methods of conducting medical dental and mental services for inmate
-Received a request from an inmate for sick call
-Place the inmate on sick call
-Transport the inmate to the designated area
Reasons for conducting medical, dental or mental health examination on inmate
-Routine screening
-Actual sickness
-Emergencies
-Request of Inmate
Doctor Requests
-Routine Check
-Follow-up Examinations
A communicable disease is
One that is spears from one person to another through a variety of ways
Communicable disease is spread though
Blood, body fluids; breathing in an airborne virus or bitten by an insect
Occupational risks of jailers
-Blood or other potential infections body fluids or cleaning up body fluid soils
-Pat down searches, cell searches or handling evidence that can puncture skin
-Intervening in fights
Section 81
Confidentiality means this information is not public record and may not be released
Methods of transmission of communicable diseases
-Direct transmission
-Indirect Tansmission
Direct transmission definition
Immediate transfer of a pathogen from an infected agent I a host by direct contact or people spread
Direct contact is
Skin to skin, mouth, open wounds, touching, bitting, kissing, and sexual contact
Droplet spread
Refers to the spray of large or short range droplets produced by sneezing coughing or talking
Indirect transmission is
The transfer pathogen from an infected agent to a host by suspended air particle, inanimate objects or living vectors
Airborne transmission are
Infections when that are carried by dust or droplet nuclei suspended in air
Vehicle borne transmission
Indirect transmission and infectious agent in food water blood or inanimate objects such as handkerchiefs or bedding
Vector Borne
Such as mosquitos, fleas, and ticks that may carry infectious agents
Airborne Diseases
-Influenza(Flu)
-Common cold
-Chickenpox
-Measles
-Mumps
-Tuberculosis
Chickenpox
Is a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters that turn into scabs
Measles
Virus can live for up to two hours in a airspace where the infected person coughed or sneezed
Mumps
Is best known for the puffy cheeks and swollen jaw resulted from swollen salivary gland
Tuberculosis is bacteria spread through
Bacteria is spread though the air from one person to another
The standard method for TB is a skin test usually in the _________.
Forearms
Each facility who houses more than ____ shall implement a plan for TB screening test.
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Inmates confined in the jail for more than 7 days shall be tested on or before the ____ day after the day of confinement
7th
Direct contact infectious diseases are
Diseases that are plead though direct contact from a contaminated person or item
Transmission occurs when an _______________ with someone else
Infected person touches or exchanges body fluids
Sexually transmitted diseases are normally transmitted by
Direct contact
The term Sexually Transmitted Disease is used to refer to any illness passed from one person to another though______.
Vaginal, anal or oral
Can an STD only be transmitted though sex?
No
Most common sexually transmitted diseases
Herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis,
Vector borne diseases are
Illnesses caused by pathogens and parasites in human populations
Identify diseases carrying vector
Mosquitos, head lice , pubic lice or crab louse scabies
Scabies are
An itchy skin condition caused by microscopic mites
Contagious skin infection
Staphylococcus Infection, MRSA
MASA stands for
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Strategies to,prevent the spread of pathogens
-Handwashing
-cough etiquette- minimizes airborne pathogens
-use hand sanitizer if no water
-use gloves when handling contaminated surfaces, items, people
-avoid close contact with sick people
-clean and disinfect frequent touched surfaces
-clean up spills of blood /body fluids with 1:10 dilution of house hold bleach
General area cleanliness
-All trash is routinely discarded
-clothing towels and bedding are routinely washed
-showering, toilets and other common areas are routine cleaned
Protective equipment is used to prevent the transmission of diseases
-Gloves
-Duckbill mask
-Smocks or aprons
-Face shields
-Air purification system
-Negative air isolation system
Contaminated laundry
Any person handling contaminated laundry shall wear appropriate protective clothing
Contaminated laundry
Any person handling contaminated laundry shall wear appropriate protective clothing
Areas to be inspected throughout the facility
The whole jail/anywhere inmates have access to
Inspecting and supervising areas will prevent
Disturbance
Escapes
Assaults
Health hazard
Security breach
Fire hazard
Alteration of facility
Concealment of contraband
Situational conditions
Report situational contortion to supervisor
Power outages, fires, water, gas leak, suicide attempt
Physical condition
-Write report dealing how damage occurred
-Order or request repair or replacement
-Security repairs or replacement must be prompt
Circumstances that warrant a inspection of the physical features of a facility
Presence of unusual sound
Metal filings
Chipped paint
Sawdust
Concrete dust
Inmate comment
Process taken upon discovering a security breach
-If minor- rectify it
-If serious, secure area, notify supervisor immediately
-If cannot be secured call for back up and supervisor
-Verify all inmates are prevent according to your department policy
-Document the problem
Reason for reporting security breach
Safety of jailer, civilian personnel, inmate, facility and community
The sheriff/operator shall maintain a daily record of the
Number of inmates in the facility
Observation of inmates
-Face to face - no less that once every 60 min
-30 min for inmates known to be assaultive, potential suicide, mentally ill, or has bizarre behavior
There shall be __________________ between inmates and jailers
Two-way voice communication
One jailer shall be provided on each floor where ____ or more inmates are housed
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Inmates shall be physically counted by jailer at ________________ no less than once per day.
Frequent and regular intervals
3 types of counts
-Regular count
-Informal count
-Off count
2 methods of counts
-Roll call
-Numberical count
Regular count should take place when
-Each shift change
-When inmate is reported or discovered missing
-No fever that 4 times daily
Always after serious disturbances
Informal random count
-When reviving inmates
-When retiring group of inmate
-When mass movement
-When jailer of superior feels it is an order
Off count
Census is the official population count derived from the inmate in custody
Roll call is
Using inmate list post status card or wristband
Numerical count
-Count inmates in housing area
-Record number and compare to master roster
Report any disparity to the supervisor
Sheriff shall maintain a record system for detention including a daily record of the number of inmates of the facility
269.01(1)
Documentation required for inmates
-List all inmates
-Names of all inmates received during 24 hour period
-Names of all inmates discharged each 24 hour period
-Count of inmates at specific times
Keys shall be
Mogul or para centric type/ TCJS 259.154
Secure key cabinets should be provided at
Suitable locations
Important consideration of maintaining a record of facility keys
-Confirming identity of individual requesting key
-Never give keys to unauthorized person
-Ensure accurate documentation
In case of possible inquiry
Report locking malfunction/repairs as soon as possible
Keys should be accounted each shift to ensure the following
-Keys are precent and accounted for
-Keys are in proper condition
Jailers keys should immediately
Report any lost, damage misplacement, or stolen key to supervisor and appropriate action shall be taken
Precautions when handling keys
-Carried and used inconspicuously as possible
-Keys should never be thrown of skidded on floor to another jailer
-Should not be left un attended or stored in dest drawer
-Force should never be used to open locks
Jailers _____ refer to keys by their assigned numbers key ring number or color code in front of inmates
Should not
Dangerous tools are
Outside cells
Dangerous weapons are
Inside cell
Weapon Storage
TCJS 259.118 / separate, secure storage space shall be provided at all entrances to the security perimeter for weapons and ammunition
What weapons should be locked prior to entering facility
Firearms
Ammunition
Impact weapons
Edged weapons
Any weapon prohibited by department
Weapons of the escorting jailer should be secured for safekeeping _______________ before being allowed to end the the facility
Outside the confinement area
Person considered “outside” personnel
-Telephone maintenance or repair
-Elevator maintenance or repair
-Construction or installation by personnel not cleared by a background check or employed by the agency
-Volunteer or contract staff
