Annual Report 2010 by the National Preventive Mechanism against Torture There are fire-fighting measures and evacuation instruction rules Same for both inmates and staff. Permanent and unrestricted access to drinking water 374. The food, which is the same for both inmates and staff, is cooked at the prison itself. Meals are provided at breakfast, lunch and supper, with hot and good quality food in each case. The menu is set by the Head of the Kitchen Department according to the calories and nutritional requirements specified by an expert. In addition, inmates are provided with any kind of special diet they require for religious or health reasons. Access to drinking water is permanent and unrestricted, as is access to food and drink outside meal times, as they can be requested and there are vending machines on the premises. 24-hour healthcare 375. The inspection visit revealed that healthcare is available to inmates 24 hours a day, given that it is provided by doctors and DUEs belonging to the Military Health Corps who are duty for full-day shifts. They are supported accordingly by the appropriate infirmary, suitably provided with an annexed observation ward. If required, patients can be transferred to a military hospital, Hospital Central de la Defensa, in Madrid, or, in an emergency, to the nearby Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid). The guidelines for The guidelines for the initial check-up, general healthcare procedures, the process regarding infectious and contagious diseases and gynaecological care are not substantially different to those applied at civil prisons, although the problems described for consulting outside specialists do not have the same impact, as the armed forces have their own medical services. The main advantage in this matter is that the prison has a dedicated psychiatrist (personnel from the Military Health Corps). Gynaecological, dentistry and optic care is provided at the Hospital Central de la Defensa whenever so required. healthcare are similar to those at civil prisons. The main advantage is that the prison has a dedicated psychiatrist Protocol for the prevention of suicides and treatment of substance abuse Spacious and comfortable recreational areas and a library 154 373. Regarding fire-fighting measures, there were smoke detectors, alarm systems, fire extinguishers and an evacuation protocol, with emergency exit information on display in communal areas. Although the cells do not have any of this equipment, there is nevertheless an intercom system for reporting any incident to the guards, with the latter also reporting that there are evacuation instruction rules and fire practices are held on a regular basis involving both staff and inmates. The prison has a specific protocol for the prevention of suicides, although it does not have an appropriate cell for accommodating inmates of this kind, and the Ministry of Defence has been informed of this circumstance, with a view to conditioning a cell for this purpose. In addition, there are programmes for treating substance abuse. 376. The recreational areas, where inmates may spend most of the day, are spacious and comfortable. They are furnished with television sets, chairs, tables, and vending machines for food and drinks. There are, in addition, two rooms specially furnished for children to play in and spend their time — they are well appointed and have plenty of equipment —, for whenever the case may arise. The THE OMBUDSMAN OF SPAIN