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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 42 – Visiting

Revised May 1, 2003

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54020.19 Visitor Emergency Medical Assistance

  • Emergency medical attention may be provided to visitors who become ill, injured, or require medical attention while on institution/facility property. The responding staff member shall make every effort to preserve life.

    • This may include first aid, CPR, and other life-saving measures for which the employee is trained and/or certified. Life support measures shall be continued until the medical personnel arrive.

    • Staff may contact a visitor’s relative or friend to assist in the transportation of the visitor. An ambulance may be summoned for visitors requiring emergency medical attention. The institution/facility is not responsible for payment of services provided by outside agencies.

    • The watch commander shall immediately be notified, and the appropriate documentation shall be completed.

  • If a visitor alleges injury, or was involved in an accident on institution/facility property, a STDStandard Form (DGS) Form 268, Accident Report, shall be completed by visiting staff.