What is the requirement for verifying a detainee as being impaired?

The requirement for verifying a detainee as being impaired is that two members of the medical staff must agree to the determination. This standard is in place to ensure that the evaluation of impairment is thorough, reliable, and corroborated by different professionals. Having multiple medical staff members involved minimizes the risk of individual bias or error, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the detainee’s condition. This collaborative approach reinforces the integrity of medical assessments and is particularly vital in settings where the implications of such determinations can significantly impact the detainee's treatment and rights.

In this context, having only one member assess the situation could lead to misdiagnosis or misrepresentation of the detainee's health status, while the necessity of having a social worker present or making the determination public is not standard protocol for confirming impairment.