Common use of Initial Health Assessment Clause in Contracts

Initial Health Assessment. CCS shall perform a health assessment of an Inmate as soon as possible after an Inmate is booked in to the Jail. CCS shall make every effort to conduct the health assessment within ten (10) calendar days, but shall conduct the health assessment no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the Inmate’s arrival at the Jail. The health assessment shall follow current NCCHC guidelines and will at a minimum include the following: a. Review of the receiving screening; b. Review of health history and any additional data needed to complete the standard health history; c. Recording of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, height and weight; d. Mental health appraisal; e. Dental screening; f. PPD for tuberculosis (if not previously administered) and laboratory and/or diagnostic tests when clinically indicated or judicially mandated; g. Collection of additional health data to complete the medical, dental, mental health, and immunization histories; h. A physical examination (including breast, rectal, and testicular exams as indicated by the patient’s gender, age and risk factors); i. For female Inmates, inquiry into menstrual cycle and unusual bleeding, current use of contraceptives and medications, pregnancy, breast masses and nipple discharge; j. Vision screening and hearing screening; k. Other tests and examinations as appropriate, required, and indicated (diagnostic panel, urinalysis, EKG, etc.); l. Initiation of therapy and immunizations as indicated; m. Any abnormal results of the health appraisal will be reviewed by a physician or mid-level provider for appropriate disposition; n. Date and time of the health appraisal will be documented; and o. Title and signature of the individual performing the health appraisal will be recorded and a CCS physician will review, sign, and date any appraisals completed by RNs and any abnormal appraisals completed by a mid-level provider.