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CRDF Unit Orders / Volume 5-Line Procedures

5-15-00 Lactation Program-Approved by CSS 09/05/2023


5-12-015 Complaint/Request Forms
5-15-05 Prenatal Notifications/Visiting/Postpartum Inmate Bonding with Newborns-REVISED-CSS 09/28/2022

PURPOSE OF ORDER:

The purpose of this order is to establish procedures to assist Correctional Health Services (CHS) in the collection of expressed breast milk by inmates who are participating in the lactation program at the Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF).

SCOPE OF ORDER:

This order shall apply to all employees permanently assigned to, on loan, or otherwise working at CRDF.

ORDER:

Inmates who are participating in the lactation program may store their breast pump inside their cell, in addition to any related items (e.g., storage bags, cleaning sponges, etc.), while maintaining active participation in the program.  During module or cell searches, custody personnel shall not remove these items from the inmates’ cells unless authorized by a supervisor.

When an inmate is in possession of expressed breast milk, that needs to be delivered to medical personnel, barring exigent circumstances, custody personnel shall:

  • Call the corresponding floor’s mini clinic and verify if medical staff is present/available to accept the expressed breast milk (any medical staff member may accept the milk).
  • Direct the inmate to the mini clinic to deliver their expressed breast milk, without delay, after confirmation is received that medical staff is available for the collection.
  • Document the exchange of expressed breast milk in the electronic Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-UDAL).
    • For example: “At 0830 hours, Inmate Doe (#00000) was sent to the mini clinic to deliver their expressed breast milk.” 

NOTE:  At no time shall custody personnel have control over or be in possession of the inmate’s expressed breast milk.

NOTE:  If an inmate does not have privacy within their module to express their breastmilk, custody personnel shall contact CHS personnel to make arrangements for the inmate to be escorted to the main clinic to express their breastmilk.

Should any unforeseen or unusual circumstances occur affecting delivery, and/or acceptance of the expressed breast milk, a medical supervisor shall be notified immediately by dialing extension [REDACTED TEXT]  The related circumstances and notification shall be documented in the corresponding location’s e-UDAL.

REVISED 8/16/2023