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DUTIES OF SUPERINTENDENT,
HEALTH CARE
PROFESSIONALS, EMPLOYEES

2. (1) The Superintendent of a correctional institution is responsible for the management of the institution and for the care, health, discipline, safety and custody of the inmates under the Superintendent's authority, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Superintendent shall,
 (a)
 supervise the admission and release of each inmate from the institution;
 (b)
 supervise the recording, guarding and disposition of inmate property;
 (c)
 conduct reviews in discipline cases;
 (d)
 supervise the admission and conduct of persons visiting the institution; and
 (e)
 supervise the searches conducted on inmates and employees. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 2 (1).
    (2) The Superintendent shall,
 (a)
 administer the institution in accordance with the Act, the regulations and any instructions issued from time to time by the Minister to the Superintendent;
 (b)
 issue to the employees of the institution such directions as may be necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of a Superintendent;
 (c)
 establish administrative procedures to be followed on the admission, discharge, escape, illness or death of an inmate and on the assignment of employees' and inmates' duties; and
 (d)
 ensure that inmates are informed of their duties and privileges while in the care and custody of the Superintendent. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 2 (2).
    (3) The Superintendent shall forward immediately to the proper authority an application of an inmate for,
 (a)
 appeal;
 (b)
 a writ of habeas corpus or an order in the nature of mandamus;
 (c)
 parole; or
 (d)
 a transfer under the Transfer of Offenders Act (Canada). R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 2 (3).
 
3. Any power, duty or function conferred or imposed upon or exercised by a Superintendent under the Act or this Regulation may be delegated by the Superintendent to any person or persons to act as designated representative of the Superintendent for the purpose of the effective administration of the Act and the delegation shall be subject to such limitations, restrictions, conditions and requirements as the Superintendent considers necessary for the purpose. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 3.
 
4. (1) There shall be one or more health care professionals in each institution to be responsible for the provision of health care services within the institution and to control and direct the medical and surgical treatment of all inmates. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 4 (1).
    (2) The health care professional shall ensure that every inmate receives a medical examination as soon as possible after admission to the institution. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 4 (2).
    (3) The health care professional shall immediately report to the Superintendent whenever the health care professional determines that an inmate is seriously ill. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 4 (3).
    (4) When an inmate is injured, a health care professional shall,
 (a)
 examine the inmate's injuries;
 (b)
 ensure such treatment as seems advisable; and
 (c)
 make a written report to the Superintendent concerning the nature of the injury and the treatment provided. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 4 (4).
    (5) When an inmate claims to be unable to work by reason of illness or disability, a health care professional shall examine the inmate and if, in his or her opinion, the inmate is unfit to work or the work should be changed, the health care professional shall immediately report the fact in writing to the Superintendent whereupon the inmate shall be relieved of work duties or have his or her work changed or be admitted to hospital or elsewhere for medical treatment as directed. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 4 (5).
 
5. If an inmate becomes seriously ill, the Superintendent shall notify the inmate's close relatives and a minister of religion, preferably of the denomination to which the inmate belongs, and may notify any other person or persons that the inmate requests be notified of the illness. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 5.
 
6. If an inmate dies while confined in an institution, the Superintendent shall immediately make a report concerning the death to the Minister and the report shall include,
 (a)
 the name of the inmate;
 (b)
 the names of the close relatives of the inmate; and
 (c)
 the cause of death and the surrounding circumstances. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 6.
 
7. (1) No employee shall use force against an inmate unless force is required in order to,
 (a)
 enforce discipline and maintain order within the institution;
 (b)
 defend the employee or another employee or inmate from assault;
 (c)
 control a rebellious or disturbed inmate; or
 (d)
 conduct a search. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 7 (1).
    (2) When an employee uses force against an inmate, the amount of force used shall be reasonable and not excessive having regard to the nature of the threat posed by the inmate and all other circumstances of the case. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 7 (2).
    (3) Where an employee uses force against an inmate, the employee shall file a written report with the Superintendent indicating the nature of the threat posed by the inmate and all other circumstances of the case. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 7 (3).
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