Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54040.8.3 Medical Services Responsibilities

• California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHS) medical staff will provide indicated emergency medical response. 

• The assigned Registered Nurse will initiate the CDC Form 7252, Request for Authorization of Temporary Removal for Medical Treatment and have it delivered to the Watch Office or designated area to expedite the transportation process. To the extent possible, staff in the Triage and Treatment Area (TTA) will maintain physical separation and visual separation between the victim and suspect(s). 

• CCHCS medical staff will conduct follow-up testing for sexually transmitted
  infections/diseases, HIVHuman Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B and/or C, and pregnancy (if appropriate) as indicated. As required in Penal Code Section 2638, immediate HIVHuman Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDSAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, and sexually transmitted infections prophylactic measures will be provided. In addition, information regarding sexually transmitted infections, HIVHuman Immunodeficiency Virus and pregnancy options, will be discussed with the victim and suspect.

• Licensed health care staff shall determine and identify any injuries sustained by the alleged victim and suspect, assess and identify if they are urgent/emergent, and provide immediate emergency medical care to the alleged victim and suspects.  The injuries sustained by the alleged victim and suspect shall be documented on a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 7219, Medical Report of Injury or Occurrence and CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 837-C for use in the inmate disciplinary process and provide to custody.  The Chief Medical Executive, or designee shall review the medical documentation of the incident.