Effective Date: 01-29-98
Revision Date:02-10-10
Review Date: 09-21-13
PURPOSE OF ORDER:
This order establishes the policy and guidelines for custody personnel and medical personnel during an inmate medical emergency “man down” at PDC South Facility.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order applies to all personnel assigned to or working in any capacity at PDC South Facility.
ORDER:
In the event of a medical emergency involving an inmate, the following shall apply:
1. Custody personnel shall notify both Main Control and the clinic deputy via a department issued hand held radio or any other available means necessary, of the nature of the emergency, location of the inmate, and to request for medical personnel to respond to the location.
2. The watch deputy shall verify both the clinic deputy and medical personnel are notified.
3. The clinic deputy shall escort the medical personnel to the location and provide assistance as requested and/or needed per medical personnel
4 Medical personnel shall provide directions and supervision when custody personnel render assistance in transporting an inmate on a gurney.
5. The watch deputy shall be responsible for requesting the fire department paramedics when necessary.
6. If the inmate is emitting blood or other bodily fluids, personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be obtained from the medical personnel PRIOR to handling the inmate.
Refer to Custody Services Division Manuel (CDM) section
5-03/060.00,*Response to Inmate Medical Emergencies” for further information.