Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

62070.9.4 Emergency Removal Procedures/Responsibilities Medical Staff (Emergencies After Normal Hours, Holidays/Weekends)

• When medical emergencies occur during other than normal work hours requiring an inmate(s) removal to a community medical facility, the senior medical staff person on duty shall:

  • Contact the assigned medical officer-of-the-day (MODMedical Officer of the Day) and describe the medical circumstances.

  • Receive emergency medical/treatment instructions from the MODMedical Officer of the Day.

  • Obtain verbal approval from the MODMedical Officer of the Day to remove the inmate(s) to an appropriate community medical facility based on circumstances of the injury/illness.

  • Notify the watch commander and report all details and instructions.

• Watch Commander/AODAdministrative Officer of the Day

  • The institution/facility watch commander shall be responsible to coordinate and effect emergency medical removals during non business hours.

  • The watch commander shall assume the responsibilities outlined for the AWAssociate Warden in DOMDepartment Operations Manual 62070.9.2 for medical removals under these described conditions. The AODAdministrative Officer of the Day, if present or in contact during the emergency, shall assume responsibility for authorizing the removal.

• Custodial Coverage Community Hospital

  • The AODAdministrative Officer of the Day and watch commander shall ensure that appropriate custodial coverage is provided at the community hospital as outlined in DOMDepartment Operations Manual 55060, Transportation of Inmates.