The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for accepting prescription/corrective eyeglasses for inmates.
This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to Pitchess Detention Center (PDC), North Facility.
PDC, North Facility shall accept all approved prescription/corrective eyeglasses as described in the Correctional Health Services (CHS), Medical/Mental Health Procedures Manual. The eyeglasses shall have plastic frames. No wire frames shall be permitted.
The eyeglasses shall be received during visiting hours or via the U.S. mail. During visiting hours, the inmate’s visitor shall deliver the eyeglasses to module personnel. Module personnel shall inspect the eyeglasses to ensure they are not made from wire and verify the inmate has appropriate medical documentation or a prescription. If no documentation is available, module personnel shall contact CHS personnel to verify. The eyeglasses shall then be immediately delivered to the inmate. If the prescription/corrective eyeglasses are sent via U.S mail, Inmate Services shall deliver the eyeglasses to the inmate after inspection.