5.12.050 Health care training.
(1) All correctional officers shall be trained in standard first-aid equivalent to that defined by the American Red Cross and usual emergency care procedures prior to employment or during the probationary period. Written standard operating procedures and training of staff shall incorporate the following steps:
(a) Awareness of potential medical emergency situations;
(b) Notification or observation determination that a medical emergency is in progress;
(c) "First aid" and resuscitation;
(d) Call for help; and
(e) Transfer to appropriate medical care provider.
(2) All correctional officers shall have training in receiving screening and basic life support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
(3) All correctional officers shall be given training regarding the recognition of symptoms of mental illness, suicidal ideation and developmental disabilities.
(4) All persons responsible for the delivery of medications shall have training regarding the medical, security and legal aspects of such activity. (Added by Amended Ord. 94-041, May 25, 1994).