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a h are <br />your indepeMd heallhmm choica. <br />3. Intake Screening <br />An intake screening examination will be performed by a qualified health professional on all incoming <br />inmates within two (2) hours of initial entry into the facility. This screening will identify those with <br />mental disorders, inmates in need of segregation or close supervision due to medical reasons, as well as <br />those individuals with suicidal tendencies. <br />Screening examination will include assessment of suitability for housing and at a minimum, <br />documentation of the following: <br />a. Inquiry into current illnesses, health problems, and conditions, including any past history of <br />tuberculosis or other infectious or communicable illness, or symptoms - e.g. chronic cough, <br />hemoptysis (spitting up blood), lethargy, weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, night <br />sweats - suggestive of illness <br />b. Mental health problems including suicidal ideation <br />c. Dental problems <br />d. Allergies <br />e. Medication taken and special health requirements <br />f. For women, date of last menstrual period, current gynecological problems and pregnancy <br />g. History of cerebral trauma or seizures <br />h. Use of alcohol and other drugs <br />i. Behavior, including state of consciousness <br />j. Body deformities and ease of movement <br />k. Identification of disabilities <br />I. Persistent cough or lethargy <br />m. Condition of skin <br />n. Latest PPD test <br />o. Any other medical history pertinent to the determination of housing suitability and on-going <br />medical care <br />p. Recording of height, weight, pulse, blood pressure and temperature <br />NAPHCARE'S PROACTIVE INTAKE SCREENING FOR THE SAJ <br />NaphCare's Proactive Care Model identifies, stabilizes, and monitors all health issues from day one of an <br />inmate's incarceration. It is important to identify pre-existing illnesses up -front, so our care model <br />provides the most thorough and aggressive up -front evaluation and assessment in the industry to meet <br />and exceed your needs in this area. Using our Proactive Care Model, we identify inmates' medical and <br />mental health issues as soon as they arrive at the SAJ. We have seen that this is the most ethical and <br />cost-effective way of delivering correctional medicine. We use quality licensed staff to perform a <br />thorough screening and assessment at intake that allows us to identify inmates' health needs up -front <br />and then treat them throughout their stay. Experience has shown us that this proactive evaluation and <br />management system provides better healthcare delivery and outcomes. <br />TechCare® automates inmate healthcare processes, creating a paperless, efficient system for monitoring <br />and tracking all medical encounters from intake to release. TechCare® allows healthcare staff to <br />complete the intake screening electronically, which expedites the intake process. Reports for all intake <br />services are readily available to the healthcare and SAJ personnel. <br />Inmate Medical Services <br />City of Santa Ana <br />25F-23 <br />RFP No. 17-051 <br />24 <br />