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Hampton County Detention Center, SC, SHP Medical Intake Forms, 2020
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Screening Questionnaire for coronavirus Disease {COVID-19) Frequently asked questions 1. Have you or any-:,ne in your household t:-av:led t::i China or a Community that is known to be infected in the United States? Yes or No 2. Ha·,~ yo1.J been in physical cont:1,:t with a person t:iat t:a•teled to China or a Community tha~ i.; :<r1own to be infected in the U,1i:ed States? Yes or No 3. Do yo:J ha'!e any of the following symptoms to indude b 1.Jt not limited to: I Fever yes or No • • • • • • Cough yo~ _., or No Difficulty breathing yes or No Pneumonia in both lungs yes or No 4. Do you have a fever greater than 100 degrees F? Fatigue yes or No Sore Throat yes o:- No Sneezing yes or No Yes or Mo I have answered the above questions truthfully and to the best of my knowledge. Inmate Signature Date * If the answer is "YES" to any of the above questions, Notify the responsible Nurse and the Captain. Officer Signature Date rl-\~,IPTON DETENTION CE~TER 1:--; !TI.-\L NTAKE,' TRHGE QUESTIONS rTO BE ASKED Of TR..;.~~SPORTNG OFFtCER) I I I I I 1. Has this person been injured or h'.l\. e any observable medical problems? If yes, explain: I I2. l Has this person exhibited any mental health/suicidal behaviors? i If yes, explain: i Has this person tried to escape or acted violently? If yes, explain: 4. Is there any other information about this individual \Vhich \Ve need to know? II If yes, explaL'l: I Nol Yes I I I 3. Yes No IYes No Yes No I I 5. Ha3 a NCIC check been run? If yes, explain: Yes No 6. Are there any active warrants? If yes, explain: Yes No Subject Name: Transporting Officer: Intake Officer: Other Comments: l Date: Time: Agency: I~ITL..\L ~lEDIC.-\.L Il'-iTAKE & HISTORY J~ Naml:! -------- -------------- Age___ •• 1~,'a;; Sex- - - - - - - - Examiner's Name:____________ Dnte________ Inmate taken to ER prior to booking·? Y or N (If yes. ckar:ince fonn must be placed in l'iur;e·, bo·q Bookin<1 Officer's Visual O inion I. [.; the inmate cor.JcioLJs ., Does the inmate have pain. bleeding or oth.:r symptom.5 needing Em,ergency Services? J, i I l I i I ! ! I I i I I I I I I I i . w • . " . - :.:, • ' '-" w :, l l '- w .:,- . Yes or No Yes or No ::, Ye·orNo ' l I l Care? I fs t!1ere obvious f.!ver, swollen lymph nodes. jaundice or other ,evidence of infection Yes or No I which mav soread throum facilirv'? 5. [s the s!<in in good condition & free of vermin? (If no, explain) Yes or No 6. Does the inmate appear to be under the influence of alcohol·? Yes or No 7. Does the inmare appear to be under the influence or barbin1rates, heroin or any other Yes or No dru2? 8. Are there any visible signs of Alcohol/Drug withdrawal symptoms? Yes or No 9. Does the inmate· s behavior suggest the risk. of suicide? Yes or No I 0. Does the inmate's behavior su~gest the risk of assault to staff or other inmates? Yes or No I I . fa the inmate carrying medication or does the inmate report being on medication which Yes or No should be administered or available? Officer-Inmate Questionnaire I 12. Are you presently ta!<lng any medication for diabetes, heart disease, seizures, arthritis, Yes or'No asthm1. ulcer:;, HBP. or psvchiatric disorder? (List condition) 13. Do you have a special diet prescribed by a physician? (ff so, list) Yes or No 14. Do you hav~ a history of Communicable Di.,ease? (ex. HIV/AIDS, MRSA, TB, STD) Yes or No 15. Have you recently been hospitalized or seen a medical or psychiatric Dr? (If so list) Ye.s or No Do you stiU feel suicidal? l 6. Have attempted suicide? [f so, when?Yes or No 17. Are you allergic to any medications, foods, plants, or fabrics? (If so, list) Yes or No 18. Have you fainted recently or had a recent head injury? (lf so, when?) Yes or No 19. Do you have Epilepsy, history of TB, Diabetes, or Hepatitis? (ff so list) Yes or No 20. Females: Are you pregnant? How many months? Yes or No 21. Females: Are you on birth control? Yes or No 22. Females: Have you recently given birth'? How long ago? Yes or No _.}. Do you have a painful dental condition? Yes or No 2-k Do you have a complaint of sore throat. fever, or any condition that may spread? Yes or No ..,_:::,, - Do you have any other medical conditions or problems we should know about? I Yes or No List any medicat10ns hvI 1s presently taking__________________ Any History of Narcotic Use? YorN____________________ ... . ,~ Dietary Preferences? ___________________________ I agree that the above infonnation can be released to an1 counselor or attending physician Inmate Signature Officer's Signature PATIENT'S CONSENT FOR TREATMK'iT The undersigned, being in the custody of the County Jail, hereby authorize and request that all medi~al record.5 and/or information, . .vher-ever located, including anv ho:mitc1ls or medical doctor . or any other place where medical record.5 may be located, be released to the County h.il medical department for use by the medical department regarding any treatment to be reviev,,ed while in custody. I undentand I ""ill provide this information to the medical department. - ; I further authorize the County Jail medical department to evaluate and treat any condition that I may have or develop while in the custody of the County Jail. My signature below hereby authorizes other healthcare providers to provide medical infonnation regarding my medical condition to the staff of Southern Health Partners while in the custody of the County Jail. This care may result in services being provided outside the County facility which may include but not be limited to hospitais, clinics and physicians' offices. Furthermore, my signamre belo\.v provides consent for medical photographs to be made for me. I understand that the photographs and informaiion may be used in my medical record for the purposes of documentation and/or treatment. I ad~no\1,fodge no guarantee or a.5surance ha3 been made as to the desired result that may be obtained. I have been made aware of how to request medical services while incarcerated, and am a·ware I have the right to refuse treatment. I may be required to sign a Refusal of Treatment fonn should I refuse medical treatments and/or medications. I release Southern Health Partners, Inc., its staff, the County, the Sheriff (where applicable), his/her staff from all responsibility and I assume personal responsibility for the conditions that may occur as a result of my not requesting services and/or refusing treatment as prescribed by the medical staff of the facility and/or outside consultation services. Patient's Signature: __________________ Date: - - - - Printed Name: -------------------- Patient's DOB: ----Witness: _____________________ (Officer/Medical Signature) ,; Jt-t. r:11:; :,J1npl,ndform mr,;t bfl grvttn tfJ the m,:du:al deparnn,mr f or i11c/11:;ifJn m the pati,mt ·_. cfJnjld,m11al mctdrcal fr!tt 'J/thi; ffJ1'nr 11pr,11 ,·-1qr,e;t. ifpm1l!t11 rs 1ra11~'f"'rt-tdiJr 0111: 1dt! m.trlical :;l!rv,ce.; SHP Form 11'06, Vpda1.:d Januar:1 20 15 P!~au prfJ,•ufe a ;l)py