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a h are yoar independent healihmro choice. • Provide care and treatment to inmates with communicable diseases, including the recommendation for special housing/isolation when medically indicated; • Implement Bloodborne Pathogen Program; • Monitor compliance with treatment regimens and continuity of care for inmates with communicable diseases; • Ensure confidentiality; • Define decontamination of medical equipment and proper disposal of sharp instruments and biohazard wastes; • Define strict adherence to universal precautions by all NaphCare staff to minimize the risk of exposure to blood and body fluids of inmates; and • Provide reports to designated authority of infectious diseases and nosocomial infections (infections that originate or occur in a hospital) in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Meetings are held at least quarterly, or whenever an infection control issue requires immediate or continuing attention. A licensed healthcare provider is designated to serve as the Infection Control Coordinator. The infection control committee will consist of the following members: • Medical Director or Physician; • Dentist or representative, if applicable; • HSA; • Director of Nursing, if applicable; • Infection Control Coordinator; • Institutional Authority representative; and • Any other representatives, depending on issues for discussion as designated in conjunction with the HSA or our Corporate Office. Infectious disease reporting is achieved through the TechCore® system. An inmate diagnosed with an infectious disease is immediately enrolled in a chronic care clinic that will then provide the appropriate referrals and treatment plan. The inmate's care can be tracked through the chronic care clinic module in TechCore®. TechCore® maintains data in real time to ensure that appropriate care is provided. Infection Control Education All new hires receive a comprehensive introduction and overview of the infection control program during their orientation period via our training module, Relias Learning. In addition, we provide annual review and competency training of our infection control program for all site staff via Relias Learning as well as on-site in -services. Infectious disease education includes, but is not limited to blood-borne pathogens, air -borne pathogens, post -exposure management, proper hand washing technique, bio - hazardous waste handling, and MRSA. We also provide inmate patient education handouts that address MRSA, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C for use in the facilities. Delousing Procedures As part of our policy and procedure for Infection Control, we implement delousing procedures in accordance with NCCHC standard 1-13-01. Inmates entering the Jail are examined and treated, if indicated, for ectoparasites in order to prevent possible institutional infestation. Disinfection includes the inmate, bedding, and clothing; Inmate Medical Services City of Santa Ana 25F-38 RFP No. 17-051 39