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10/11/2024

Article 3. Facilities and Equipment

6VAC15-45-1290. Space for health care delivery.

Written policy, procedure, and practice shall ensure that the contractor provide adequate space, equipment, supplies, and materials for the delivery of health care as determined by the medical authority in accordance with the level of care provided by the facility.

Statutory Authority

§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR230-01-006 § 13.11; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.

6VAC15-45-1300. First aid kits and emergency medical supplies.

Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide that first aid kits and emergency medical supplies are available in areas determined by the medical authority in conjunction with the contractor.

Statutory Authority

§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR230-01-006 § 13.12; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.

6VAC15-45-1310. Checking and testing of medical equipment.

Written policy, procedure, and practice shall require that medical staff are responsible for checking and testing all medical equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and that the equipment is safeguarded from inmate access.

Statutory Authority

§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR230-01-006 § 13.13; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.

6VAC15-45-1320. Ambulances.

Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide that ambulances utilized by the facility are certified by the Department of Emergency Medical Services, operated by certified drivers, and that a certified emergency medical technician accompanies an inmate being transported for medical reasons.

Statutory Authority

§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR230-01-006 § 13.14; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.

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