The institution shift commander or designee shall immediately notify the following officials when an inmate is seriously ill or injured: Commissioner or duty officer, as appropriate; Warden; and Assistant warden. Upon notification of serious illness or injury to an inmate, the warden or designee shall contact an inmate's next of kin and inform them of the inmate's condition. Correctional Services Article, §2-109(c), Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: May 27, 1991 (18:10 Md. R. 1117)