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

Glossary

Cellblock – a group or cluster of single and/or multiple occupancy cells or detention rooms immediately adjacent and directly accessible to a day or activity room. In some facilities, the cellblock consists of a row of cells fronted by a day-room of corridor-like proportions.

Chemical agent – an active substance, such as tear gas, used to defer activities that might cause personal injury or property damage.

Chief – see Agency industries administrator.

Chief of police – a local law enforcement official who is the appointed or elected chief executive of a police department and is responsible for the operation of the city jail or lockup.

Chronic care – health care services provided to patients with long-term health conditions or illnesses. Care usually includes initial assessment, treatment, and periodic monitoring to evaluate the patient’s condition.

Chronic illness – a disease process or condition that persists over an extended period of time. Chronic illnesses include but are not limited to diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV, seizures, and mental health diagnosis. Classification – a process for determining the needs and requirements of those for whom confinement has been ordered and for assigning them to housing units and programs according to their needs and existing resources.

Clinical services – health care services administered to offenders in a clinic setting by persons qualified to practice in one of the health care disciplines.

Clinician – persons qualified to assess, evaluate and treat patients according to the dictates of their profes- sional practice act. These may include physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed professional counselors, and social workers.

Co-correctional facility – an institution designed to house both male and female juvenile or adult offend- ers.

Code – any set of standards set forth and enforced by a local government agency for the protection of public safety, health, and so forth, as in the structural safety of buildings (building code), health requirements for plumbing, ventilation, and so forth (sanitary or health code), and the specifications for fire escapes or exits (fire code).

Code of ethics – a set of rules describing acceptable standards of conduct for all employees.

Combustible liquid – a substance with a flash point at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a Class II or Class III liquid.

Commissary – an area or system where approved items are available for purchase by juveniles or inmates.

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections (CAC) – the term used collectively to refer to the elected and appointed members empowered to render accreditation decisions.

Committing authority – the agency or court responsible for placing a juvenile in a program.

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