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

Appendix E: Outcome Measures

2. Physical Plant: The facilities’ physical plant is designed, equipped and maintained in a manner that promotes safety, program function and access.

Performance Standards

Outcome Measures

2A: Building and Safety Codes - The facility complies with professional building and fire safety codes to help ensure the safety of all persons within the facility.

2A-1 Number of worker’s compensation claims filed in the past 12 months divided by the average number of filled full-time staff positions in the past 12 months.

2A-2 Number of sanitation or health-code violations identified by external agencies in the past 12 months.

2A-3 The number of fire and safe code violations identified by the governing jurisdiction in the past 12 months.

2B: Size & Organization - Facility capacity and functional design promote safety, an acceptable quality of life and operational innovation.

2B-1 Number of days facility population exceeded the operational capacity in the past 12 months divided by 365.

2C: Inmate Housing - Inmate housing areas are the foundation of institutional living and promote the safety and well-being of both inmates and staff 2D: Environmental Conditions - Environmental conditions significantly influence the overall effectiveness of institutional operations. Lighting, air quality, temperature and noise levels are designed to preserve the health and well being of inmates and staff members. 2E: Program and Service Areas - Adequate space is provided for the various program and service functions conducted within the institution. Spatial requirements reflect functional need. 2F: Administrative and Staff Areas - All levels of staff are provided with adequate space to carry out their responsibilities safely and effectively.

Compliance verified through expected practice files. No outcome measure required.

Compliance verified through expected practice files. No outcome measure required.

Compliance verified through expected practice files. No outcome measure required.

Compliance verified through expected practice files. No outcome measure required.

2G: Security - The physical plan supports the orderly and secure functioning of the institution.

Compliance verified through expected practice files. No outcome measure required.

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