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Department of
Correction
Standard
Operating
Procedure
Title:
Intoxication and Withdrawal
Page:
1 of 2
Control Number:
401.06.03.054
Version:
1.0
Adopted:
06-01-1995
Pat Donaldson, chief of the Management Services division, approved this
document on 06/18/2015.
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Redacted version available: Yes No
SCOPE
This standard operating procedure (SOP) applies to all Idaho Department of Correction
(IDOC) employees involved in health care, health care contractors and subcontractors .
Revision Summary
Revision date (06/18/2015) version 1.0: Update to new format, changed title from “Detoxification
and Withdrawal” to “Intoxication and Withdrawal”. Minor updates throughout.
BOARD OF CORRECTION IDAPA RULE NUMBER 401
Medical Care
POLICY CONTROL NUMBER 401
Clinical Services and Treatment
PURPOSE
The purpose of this SOP is to ensure that offenders who are intoxicated or undergoing
withdrawal are safely and appropriately managed.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Established protocols are followed for the assessment, monitoring, and management of
individuals manifesting symptoms of alcohol and drug intoxication or withdrawal.
The protocols for intoxication and withdrawal are approved by the contract medical director, are
current and are consistent with nationally acc epted treatment guidelines.
Patients showing signs of intoxication or withdrawal are monitored by a qualified health care
professional (QHCP) at appropriate intervals as ordered by the medical provider.
Control Number:
401.06.03.054
Version:
1.0
Title:
Intoxication and Withdrawal
Page Number:
2 of 2
Idaho Department of Correction
Patients being monitored for intoxication or withdrawal are housed in a medical infirmary or
another safe area that allows for effective medical monitoring.
Patients experiencing severe symptoms of intoxication or withdrawal are immediately
transferred to a community hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Detoxification and withdrawal are done under physician supervision.
If a pregnant offender is received with opioid dependence or treatment (including methadone
and buprenorphine), a qualified provider is contacted so that the opioid dependence can be
assessed and appropriately treated. A pregnant offender should not be withdrawn from
methadone maintenance during their pregnancy.
DEFINITIONS
Facility Health Authority: The on-site Health Authority or senior health staff assigned.
Medical Authority: Idaho Department of Correction Health Services Chief.
Medical Director: A physician (M.D.) either employed by the Idaho Department of
Correction or the physician in char ge if medical services are privatized.
Mid-Level Provider: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
Qualified Health Care Professional: Physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner,
nurse, dentist, mental health professional and others who by virtue of their education,
credentials, and experience are permitted by law within the scope of their professional
practice are to evaluate and care for patients.
Regional Health Manager: The individual assigned as the primary manager who is
administratively responsible for the delivery of medical services if health services are
privatized.
REFERENCES
National Commission on Correctional Health Care, Standards for Health Services in Prisons,
Section P-G-07.
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