§ 1206.5. Management of Communicable Diseases in a Custody Setting.

(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of communicable diseases including, but not limited to, tuberculosis and other airborne diseases. The plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of inmates and staff.

(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to:

(1) the types of communicable diseases to be reported;

(2) the persons who shall receive the medical reports;

(3) sharing of medical information with inmates and custody staff;

(4) medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of exposure to others;

(5) medical confidentiality requirements;

(6) housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected inmates;

(7) provisions for inmate consent that address the limits of confidentiality; and,

(8) reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a communicable disease.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 2-27-91; operative 3-29-91 (Register 91, No. 13).

2. Amendment of section heading, new subsection (a), designation and amendment of first paragraph to subsection (b), and subsection redesignation with amendments filed 8-4-94; operative 9-5-94 (Register 94, No. 31).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 6030, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 6030, 7501, and 7552, Penal Code.