Health Evaluations for Offenders in Segregated/Restrictive Housing

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Control Number: 401.06.03.045 Version: 2.2 Title: Health Evaluations for Offenders in Segregated/Restrictive Housing Units Page Number: 3 of 5 • Ensuring the presence of an adequate number of appropriately trained staff and materials are available to meet the requirements of this SOP ; • Establishing and monitoring applicable contract medical provider policy and procedure to ensure that all elements of this SOP and NCCHC standard P-E-09 are accomplished as required. (Also see section 1.) Qualified Health Professional The qualified health professional will be responsible for: • Reviewing the offender’s healthcare record to determine whether existing medical, dental, or mental health needs contraindicate placement or require accommodation;  If the review determines contraindicate placement is needed, the qualified health professional will (a) notify and consult with the shift commander (or designee) regarding housing alternatives , and (b) document the notification and consultation in the offender’s healthcare record.  If the offender is transferred from one correctional facility’s segregated/restrictive housing unit to another’s (including IDOC facilities, county jails, privately managed facilities, and out -of-state facilities ), the qualified health professional will also review related documentation such as the intrasystem transfer form and document receipt in the receiving progress note. • Documenting the completed review in the healthcare record. • Scheduling appointments for the offender to meet with the appropriate practitioner (e.g., a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, dentist, or mental health professional) in a timely manner. (Note: This is only required when a medical, dental, or mental health need requires evaluation and/or intervention.) (Also see section 1.) • Referring the offender to the appropriate mental health professional for further evaluation (if indicated/documented in the record). (Also see section 1.) • Making visual and verbal contact (i.e., wellness checks) with offenders placed in segregated/restrictive housing, and documenting each contact on the appropriate form. (Note: Contact shall occur at least three (3) times per week.) (Also see section 1.) Qualified Mental Health Professional When receiving a referral from the qualified health professional, the qualified mental health professional will be responsible for: • Providing the evaluation and documenting the evaluation in the offender’s healthcare record; • Documenting the completed review in the healthcare record; • Referring the offender to the appropriate mental health provider for further evaluation (if indicated/documented in the record).