| (10) Each TJJD-operated residential program and certain
identified contract-care programs post emergency medical procedures
including, but not limited to, how to contact the on-call nurse, if
applicable, and medical, dental, and psychiatric providers in an emergency.
(11) Pharmaceutical procedures comply with federal
and state laws and accepted industry practices about the acquisition,
storage, administration, and documentation of prescription drugs.
(h) Medical Concerns Reported by Youth.
(1) Any youth may request a sick call for the evaluation
of health care concerns.
(2) At TJJD institutions, staff contact a nurse if
a youth reports a health concern or if the staff is concerned about
a youth's health status. At TJJD halfway houses, staff call the primary
care physician or 911.
(i) Emergency Room Referrals. At TJJD institutions,
emergency room referrals may be authorized only by a medical provider,
health services administrator or designee, or the medical or nursing
director. In a life-threatening situation, non-medical personnel may
contact 911 in accordance with medical emergency procedures.
(j) Notification. TJJD staff immediately notifies a
youth's parent/guardian if a serious illness or injury occurs or emergency
surgery is recommended.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §380.9183 adopted to be effective August 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 4916; amended to be effective November 15, 2011, 36 TexReg 7563; transferred effective June 4, 2012, as published in the Texas Register June 22, 2012, 37 TexReg 4639; amended to be effective April 15, 2015, 40 TexReg 1976; amended to be effective May 1, 2021, 46 TexReg 2829 |
