Situation of deprivation of liberty
young offenders the obligation to notify to their lawyer all disciplinary
penalties that may be imposed or to clarify the events in which such
notification would be compulsory, at least when the penalty consists
of the separation from the group, imposed for serious or very serious
misdemeanours. The Secretary of State of Justice positively valued
the recommendation and will commence to work on considering its
inclusion in said regulation.
191. In respect of healthcare and psychological assistance, “Las Lagunillas” has one medical practitioner, one nurse and two psychologists. The reference psychiatrist appears at the centre every 15 days
and, although she does not attend psychiatric emergencies, she is
available to answer telephone calls and settle doubts as to the prescribed treatments or to adjust the dose of medication in emergencies. At the time of the visit 7 minors were in psychiatric treatment
for pathologies such as adaptive disorders, depressive conditions, attention deficit with hyperactivity disorders and dissocial disorders. At
“Sograndio”, the coordination with the Mental Health Services of the
Principality is established, mainly, between the medical practitioner of
the centre and the various professionals of the Mental Health Service
to follow the same working lines and prevent overlapping actions.
Healthcare and psychological
assistance
It was observed that the inmates of the Therapeutic Unit of “Els Til·lers”
complied with clear admission criteria, in other words, all admissions
are correctly indicated from the psychiatric point of view, medication
is correctly prescribed and special work is done on motivation and
adherence to treatment, respecting the will of the recipient. Medical attention in “Montefiz” is provided by a medical practitioner and a nurse
of a contractor company so that, since they are not included in the
public healthcare network (the centre reports to the University Hospital
Complex of Ourense), they have little communication with the primary
healthcare medical practitioner and specialists, the inter-consultation
being limited to analytical and other supplementary tests which are
requested specifically, issue of prescriptions and assistance in emergencies. One psychiatrist and one qualified nurse are also available
under a services contract, although the psychiatrist, in his daily work,
is included in the public healthcare network, which makes the coordination of the young offenders easier, although he should be included
in therapeutic activities as a referral psychiatrist.
Criteria for admission
The centre “Monteledo” has no nursing personnel available, and these
tasks are performed by the medical practitioner or educator, which is
not advisable despite the fact that the Department of Labour and Welfare declared that their presence is not compulsory.
Nursing personnel
It has been verified that the psychologists of “Montefiz” and “Monteledo” are involved and committed to understanding and supporting
the adaptation of minors in the centre. Likewise the healthcare personnel of “Sograndio” have adequate training, with specialised profiles in
caring for the attended population, performing multidisciplinary team
work with good coordination.
Psychologists and healthcare
personnel
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