Pregnancy

01. Individual Medical Plan. Within the individual medical plan, specific goals and objectives will be developed when a pregnancy has been diagnosed. The plan must be based on the orders of the juvenile offender's licensed healthcare provider and include special care, location for delivery, a plan for infant care after delivery, regular medical check-ups, and special dietary and recreational needs. At no time may the infant remain in the Provider's facility. A copy of the individual medical plan will be sent to the Department's regional R.N. (3-31-22) 02. Parenting Classes. Parenting classes must be an integral part of the individual medical plan for all pregnant female juvenile offenders. This service should also be offered as a priority to male juvenile offenders in Department custody who are already fathers or whose spouse or girlfriend is expecting a child. (3-31-22) 03. Medicaid Reimbursement. Medical services relating to pregnancy must be provided by a licensed healthcare provider and facility accepting Medicaid reimbursement, unless medical expenses are paid by the juvenile offender's family. (3-31-22)