§ 11-10-3-2 — Examination for communicable diseases and conditions on commitment; medical and dental examination; care committed person entitled to; prohibited acts

(a) An individual committed to the department
shall be immediately examined for communicable diseases and
conditions by qualified medical personnel under the direct supervision
of a physician. New admittees shall be segregated from the general
population of a facility or program to the extent required by acceptable
medical practice and standards until this examination is completed.
(b) Within fourteen (14) days after commitment to the department,
an individual shall be given the opportunity to receive a thorough
medical and dental examination conducted according to acceptable
medical practices and standards. All subsequent routine medical or
dental examinations shall be scheduled by direction of a physician or
dentist.
(c) A confined person is entitled to:
(1) medical care, medical personnel, and medical facilities of a
quality complying with applicable state licensing requirements;
(2) first aid or emergency medical treatment on a twenty-four (24)
hour basis; and
(3) mental health care by a psychiatrist, a psychologist, or another
mental health professional.
(d) A committed person may not prescribe, dispense, or administer
drugs or medication.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3. Amended by
P.L.135-1993, SEC.1.