Rule 125-4-4-.10 - Injury, Illness and DeathIf any state inmate develops an illness or sustains any injury that requires immediate emergency attention, the Warden/Superintendent shall arrange to provide that attention immediately at the nearest facility. The action taken will then be reported through established channels to the Commissioner of Corrections and guidance solicited as to further action.
(a) If an inmate is severely injured or develops a seriously acute illness, the Warden/Superintendent shall notify the inmate's next of kin or other individual(s), designated by the inmate. The Warden/ Superintendent shall keep such individual(s) apprised of any significant change in the inmate's condition, including death.(b) In all such cases of serious injury or severe illness, the Warden/ Superintendent shall expeditiously notify the Commissioner of Corrections, and shall forward a summary report to the Commissioner of Corrections, after the necessary treatment has been completed.(c) In all cases of death, the Warden/Superintendent shall immediately notify the Commissioner of Corrections, and shall provide a copy of the Certificate of Death.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 125-4-4-.10
Ga. Constitution 1983, Art. XI, Sec. I, O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-5-1, 42-2-11, 42-5-51, 42-5-53, 42-5-59, 42-10-2.
Rule entitled "Injury, Illness or Death" adopted as R. 415-4-4-.10. F. Nov. 14, 1984; eff. Dec. 4, 1984, renumbered as R. 125-4-4-.10. F. June 28, 1985; eff. July 20, 1985, as specified by the Agency.