Kan. Admin. Regs. § 44-5-112

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section 44-5-112 - Clinical services, inmate treatment

(a) The principal administrator in cooperation with the administrator's chief physician shall arrange for services to inmates both on an outpatient and on a hospital basis, and shall also make proper plans and arrangements for an inmate to be taken, when necessary, to a medical facility outside the correctional institution. All such plans and arrangements shall be in compliance with internal management policies and procedures of the secretary of corrections. Procedures for inmates reporting a personal injury or medical problem shall be established, in writing, by order of the principal administrator and inmates shall be informed thoroughly regarding procedures.

(b) Adequate and necessary basic care shall be made available to inmates. The principal administrator shall establish, by order, a system for inmate medical care during normal working hours and for emergency medical care during evenings, weekends and holidays. The system shall be in compliance with internal management policies and procedures of the secretary.

(c) Medical assistants shall be certified according to current standards in Kansas and the principal administrator shall provide a program of continuing education.

(d) Adequate and necessary basic care, treatment and maintenance procedures shall be available for diabetics and hypoglycemics. The clinic shall provide diet requirements for these persons to the principal administrator and shall consult with the food service staff to plan necessary dietary modifications. A diet from which reasonable selection may be made and which is sufficient for their needs, may be used in lieu of special menus. Other dietary needs, verified by clinical personnel as being necessary and basic for adequate health care, shall be met.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 44-5-112

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 75-5251, K.S.A. 1983 Supp. 75-5210, 75-5252; effective May 1, 1980; amended May 1, 1981; amended May 1, 1984.