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PUBLIC CORRECTIONAL POLICY ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 1992-1 Introduction:

programs to facilitate treatment continu ity and cooperation between health care professionals, consistent with privacy, confidentiality and security requirements; N. Provide a pharmaceutical distribution sys tem that conforms to applicable state and federal laws and established formularies; O. Provide a continuing quality improve ment program, including risk management programs and peer review activities to monitor and evaluate the health care ser vices delivered; P. Establish a patient bill of rights; Q. Provide a system for appropriate clinical and administrative review of grievances relating to health care offered, provided or denied; R. Provide screening for co-occurring disorders; S. Provide all incarcerated persons given new prescriptions with verbal counseling and written information about their medica tions, which should be provided by a health care practitioner; T. Provide a sufficient supply of prescription medication upon release to ensure continu ity of care; and U. Provide the opportunity to establish living will and/or advanced directive. This Public Correctional Policy was unanimously ratified by the American Correctional Association Delegate Assembly at the Congress of Correction in New Orleans, Aug. 6, 1987. It was last reviewed and affirmed at the 152 nd Congress of Correction in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 7, 2022.

Substance use disorder, and the criminal activity and human suffering associated with it, is a major social and public health problem. The majority of offenders have documented substance use disorders. Therefore, the impact has reached critical dimen sions within correctional programs and facilities. Policy Statement: A comprehensive response to the substance use disorder crisis must include coordinated public and private sector strategies, along with a commitment to provide effective substance use disorder treat ment, education and awareness to those who need such services, regardless of their legal status or criminal involvement. To support a comprehensive response, correctional agencies shall: A. Provide education and information to of fenders that foster their awareness of the chemical effects on the brain and on the need for treatment; B. Assess offenders’ need for substance use disorder services, and provide a con tinuum of nonresidential and residential treatment services that promote a lifestyle of recovery; C. Maintain appropriately trained staff for the delivery of treatment, programs and services; D. Maintain an organizational climate that proactively addresses staff substance use disorders; E. Advocate for and cooperate with inter agency and community efforts to prevent substance use disorders and interdict the supply of illicit substances; →

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