14.1. Health care services shall be coordinated by the facility administrator and a designated licensed health care professional.

14.2. Procedures for the proper delivery of health care services shall include necessary medical, dental, and psychiatric services, subject to periodic review by the appropriate designated licensed health care professional.

14.3. When provided within the facility; health care services shall require the designation and availability of space, equipment, supplies, and materials. Health care materials and supplies shall be regularly inspected and kept current by the designated licensed health care professional.

14.4. A comprehensive health screening policy shall be developed by the facility administrative authority and the designated licensed health care professional requiring the screening of newly admitted juveniles upon arrival for admission. Medical and mental health history and other significant background information shall be sought and obtained from the child, parents, and/or referring party upon admission.

14.5. A physical examination policy shall be developed by the facility administrator and the designated licensed health care professional requiring the examination of newly admitted juveniles within five days of admission.

14.6. There shall be procedures for the identification of juveniles in need of special care who exhibit physical, medical, or emotional problems, including suicidal tendencies and/or contagious diseases; and detailed procedures outlining the appropriate course of action, including transfer to a health care and/or psychiatric facility, if indicated.

14.7. There shall be procedures requiring that every juvenile upon admission be properly Informed in writing of the procedures to be followed to obtain health care services.

14.8. There shall be procedures for the immediate notification of a juvenile's custodian and the detention superintendent of any serious illness, injury, surgery, or death.

14.9. There shall be procedures for emergency 24-hour health care as may be needed.

14.10. There shall be procedures for the management, storage, and dispensing of all pharmaceuticals and medical supplies under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. All dispensing of all pharmaceuticals shall be by personnel trained and certified in dispensing pharmaceuticals.

14.11. Use of any drugs and/or other pharmaceutical substance for the purpose of management and control of juveniles shall be prohibited unless medically prescribed by a licensed physician.

14.12. There shall be procedures to assure that health care screenings and/or services provided are properly documented and recorded in a health file for each juvenile.

14.13. Obstetrical and gynecological services shall be provided as needed for female juveniles

14.14. There shall be procedures for the transfer of copies of current written health care instructions to the juvenile's custodian or transfer authority, as applicable, upon release from the facility.

14.15. There shall be a written suicide prevention and intervention procedure that is reviewed and approved by a licensed health care professional.

14.16. Written policy and procedure shall address the prevention and management of serious and infectious diseases.

Section 211.011, RSMo, "Purpose of Law ..."

Section 211.161, RSMo, "Court May Require Physical or Mental Examination ..."

Section 211.181, RSMo, "Order for Disposition or Treatment ..."

Section 211.202, RSMo, "Mentally Disordered Children, evaluation ..."

Section 211.203, RSMo, "Developmentally Disabled Children, evaluation ..."

Rule 117.01, "Physical and Mental Examination of Juvenile"

Rule 127.03, "Designation of Detention Facility"