Cal. Code Regs. tit. 9 § 30601

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 41, October 11, 2024
Section 30601 - Medical and Dental Examination
(a) A ward shall receive a complete baseline health evaluation, including a dental examination, and the physician shall record in the ward's medical record the following:
(1) The ward's complete medical history.
(2) Medical findings.
(3) Treatment recommendations.
(b) (Reserved)
(c) A physical examination for a parole violator returned to a reception center and clinic:
(1) Shall consist of an interval history and physical examination when the previous medical record is available and when, in the judgment of the chief medical officer, the previous information is sufficient.
(2) Shall consist of a complete history, physical examination and laboratory tests when the medical record is not available.
(d) A ward scheduled for transfer to a camp shall be examined to determine fitness and shall receive priority for the necessary dental and/or medical treatment to prepare the ward for camp clearance. The ward may be held for completion of such treatment before being transferred to a camp.
(e) A ward returning to a facility after furlough or escape shall not be permitted to come in contact with other wards until he or she has been examined for infectious diseases and cleared by medical staff.
(f) A ward shall have a physical examination prior to being assigned to work as a food handler or in food service areas.
(g) A ward shall receive a physical examination, and the medical and dental staff shall review his or her medical and dental records upon notification of a projected date for release to parole. When a ward with a disability, illness, or condition requiring continuous medical treatment and medication is released to parole, the chief medical officer shall approve the provision of a 30 day supply of the required medication. For those wards prescribed psychotropic medications that could pose a serious health risk if taken in a suicide attempt, the chief medical officer shall approve the provision of a three (3) day supply of medication and a 15 day prescription. This section does not authorize the dispensing of Drug Enforcement Administration regulated medication or other drugs of high abuse potential unless withdrawal could create side effects.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 30601

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4732 to title 9, section 30601 filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1001, 1002, 1004, 1752 and 1755.3, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4732 to title 9, section 30601 filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).