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

Glossary

Flammable liquid – a substance with a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit, classified as a Class I liquid.

Flash point – the minimum temperature at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with the air near the surface of the liquid (or in the vessel used).

Foot-candle – a unit for measuring the intensity of illumination, defined as the amount of light thrown on a surface one-foot away from the light source.

Formulary – a list of prescription and nonprescription medications that have been approved by the medical director and/or health authority.

Furlough/temporary leave – a period of time during which a resident is allowed to leave the facility and go into the community unsupervised.

Goal statement – a general statement of what is sought within the functional area of the performance- based standard.

Good time – a system established by law whereby a convicted offender is credited a set amount of time, which is subtracted from his or her sentence, for specified periods of time served in an acceptable manner.

Governing authority – in public/governmental agencies, the administrative department or division to which the agency reports; the policy-setting body. In private agencies, this may be an administrative headquarters, central unit, or the board of directors or trustees. Grievance/grievance process – a circumstance or action considered to be unjust and grounds for complaint or resentment and/or a response to that circumstance in the form of a written complaint filed with the ap- propriate body.

Halfway house – see Adult community residential service.

Handicapped – having a mental or physical impediment or disadvantage that substantially limits an indi- vidual’s ability to use programs or services.

Hardship cases – serious mental or terminal medical illness, imminent death or death of a member of the inmate’s immediate family.

Head of industries – see Agency industries administrator.

Health agency – an organization that provides health care services to an institution or a system of institu- tions.

Health Appraisal – a health assessment that includes a review of previous health records, collection of data including any laboratory results or diagnostic tests, vital signs and other information necessary to provide care

Health authority – the health administrator, or agency responsible for the provision of health care services at an institution or system of institutions; the responsible physician may be the health authority.

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