Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2020

Part 6: Healthcare

Toilets 5-ACI-6E-04 (Ref. 4-4419)

Offenders have access to toilets and hand-washing facilities 24 hours per day and are able to use toilet facilities without staff assistance when they are con- fined in the medical housing unit or in the infirmary area. Toilets are provided at a minimum ratio of 1 for every 12 offenders in male facilities and 1 for every 8 offenders in female facilities. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-half of the toilets in male facilities. All housing units with three or more offenders have a minimum of 2 toilets. These ratios apply unless state or local building or health codes specify a different ratio. Comment : The standard ensures the availability of toilets and requires a measure of privacy and control for users. At the same time, the standard provides flexibility for designers and managers, who have increased options for “dry” cells if toilet facilities are accessible by other means (for example, pushbutton locks on cells for use during night hours). Creative design approaches may increase privacy and decrease management problems associated with congregate facilities.

Protocols : Policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications. State or local build- ing or health codes.

Process Indicators : Documentation of ratio. Observation.

Injury Prevention 5-ACI-6E-05 (Ref. 4-4420)

There is a written plan to address offender and staff injury prevention. The plan is based on an analysis of the facility’s injury experience and includes methods for identification of problems and preventive or corrective measures.

Comment : Offender injuries may be intentional or unintentional.

Protocols : Policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications. State or local build- ing or health codes.

Process Indicators : Documentation of ratio. Observation. Interviews.

4-4421

Deleted January 2006

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