Health Care Personnel Qualifications

Health Care Personnel Qualifications MDHS shall ensure that a team of licensed health care personnel be employed to deliver health care or mental health services for the medical, dental, and emotional well-being of youth confined at Oakley Youth Development Center. Source: United States v. Mississippi, Civ. 3:03-cv-1354WSu (S.D. Miss.) Rule 6.2 Medical Facility, Equipment and Environmental Monitoring A. MDHS facility will maintain a designated clinic with a private examination area so that health care encounters, including medical, dental and mental health interviews, examinations, and procedures can be conducted while respecting the youth’s privacy. B. Equipment, supplies, and materials shall be provided and maintained as determined by the Director of Medical Services, in consultation with the Physician/Dentist, for the performance of health care services. Medical equipment monitoring by health care personnel shall be completed at least monthly. Source: United States v. Mississippi, Civ. 3:03-cv-1354WSu (S.D. Miss.) Rule 6.3 Admission Health Screening and Assessment MDHS shall ensure that an intake medical, dental and mental health screening commences upon the youth’s arrival at Oakley Youth Development Center by health care personnel. Source: United States v. Mississippi, Civ. 3:03-cv-1354WSu (S.D. Miss.) Rule 6.4 Health Care Appraisal and Examination An intake medical appraisal and examination for each youth shall be completed by a Physician/Practitioner within fourteen (14) days after arrival at Oakley Youth Development Center.