Section 350.14. Inmate health care.

  There shall be sufficient equipment, material, space, and supplies for the performance of health care services in a confidential manner. The jail shall have policies and procedures for inmate health care, including the following components:

(1)  The sheriff shall provide or secure necessary medical and mental health treatment and emergency dental care for inmates in custody.

(2)  Nursing care shall be provided in accordance with the standards of practice established by the board of nursing, ch. N 6 .

(3)  Health care staff shall be in compliance with state and federal licensure certification and registration. Verification of compliance shall be maintained at the facility.

(4)  Medical records shall be kept separate from other records and shall be maintained in a confidential manner in accordance with ss. 146.81 to 146.83 , Stats., and any other applicable state or federal laws.

(5)  If an inmate dies or becomes acutely ill while in custody, the next of kin shall be notified as soon as possible.

(6)  Officers shall receive documented annual training on health care policies and procedures, medications, and health screening at the time of admission.

History: CR 13-038 : cr. Register August 2014 No. 704 , eff. 9-1-14.