Document Citation: Wis. Adm. Code DOC 346.25

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WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
CHAPTER DOC 346 SECURE DETENTION FOR JUVENILES
SUBCHAPTER V -- HEALTH CARE


Date:
08/31/2009

Document:

DOC 346.25 Communicable disease control

The operational plan under s. DOC 346.04 shall contain policies and procedures relating to the care, treatment and supervision of juveniles who may have communicable diseases, including all of the following components:

(1) Provision of treatment and supervision of juveniles during isolation or quarantine under s. 252.06 (6) (b), Stats.

(2) Documentation of the need for isolation or quarantine under s. 252.06 (6) (b), Stats., in the juvenile's confidential medical file.

(3) Provision of laboratory screening for juveniles who may have been exposed to a communicable disease, if ordered by a health care professional.

(4) Screening for tuberculosis shall be performed on all juveniles in custody for more than one week if ordered by a health care professional. Separate parental consent is not required for ordered tuberculosis screening.