Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 45 – Care, Treatment, and Security of Pregnant Incarcerated Persons

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54045.3 Health Care

  • CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall ensure pregnant and postpartum incarcerated persons receive health care services (medical, mental health and dental care), accommodations and protections afforded to all CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation incarcerated persons, as well as the following services, accommodations and protections identified for pregnant and postpartum individuals in program policy documents including, CCHCS Health Care Department Operations Manual (HCDOM), and specifically the following sections and any local operating procedures:

    • HCDOM Section 3.3.2.5, Periodontal Disease Program for Pregnant Patients

    • HCDOM Section 3.1.16, Patient Care During Pregnancy and Childbirth

    • HCDOM 3.1.8 Reception Center

    • HCDOM 3.5.20 Medication Continuity with Patient Movement