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Ift . ._..tr are, your hedepondeet heahhc., choice. NaphCare's healthcare personnel ensure that a comprehensive health assessment is completed for each inmate during the intake process, and no later than within 14 days of admission to the SAJ. The health assessment record is reviewed and signed by a physician and entered in the patient's permanent medical record. The health assessment includes inquiries into the following: • Vital Signs, • Current Medications/Allergies, • Medical History, • TB risk factor and symptoms, • Substance Abuse, • Clinical Observations, • Physical Exam (HEENT, Dental, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Abdominal, Musculoskeletal/Skin) • Pregnancy, • Laboratory Tests Ordered, • Clearances Issued, • Treatment Plan, • Housing Assignment. Inmates who are referred for follow-up are seen by the appropriate healthcare professional, and referrals are documented in TechCore®. Inmates are evaluated based on the medical information obtained during the Intake Screening as to the medical necessity of conducting a health assessment. S. Non -Emergency Medical Treatment of Inmates As the SAJ's current MSP, NaphCare already has established policies and procedures for handling and responding to each inmate request for medical treatment (aka Sick Call). We understand that all policies and procedures are subject to review and approval by the Jail Administrator or designee. a. Medical sick call requests initiated by inmates will be processed daily. NaphCare will be responsible for obtaining sick call forms from housing location on a daily basis and responding to requests within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt. b. NaphCare will conduct sick call line within the housing units on a daily basis. During this period, medical staff will dispense over-the-counter and prescribed medications. c. If medical services cannot be provided within inmate housing units, NaphCare will schedule inmates for evaluation and/or treatment in designated medical offices within the facility. d. The on -site primary care physician and/or medical director will determine the triage mechanism to be used for each inmate's chief complaint or symptoms. e. NaphCare will establish a system that tracks the non -emergency medical request from initial receipt to final disposition, including date of initial complaint and name and title of health care provider who provided treatment. f. NaphCare will maintain a log available to the Jail Administrator on all non- emergency medical requests received. g. Services requirements included, but are not limited to: L Review Inmate Medical Request forms and provide appropriate medical care. ii. Prescribe and dispense approved medications (tablet, liquid and syringe). iii. Prescribe medical diets. iv. Conduct physical examinations. Inmate Medical Services RFP No. 17-051 City of Santa Ana 30