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

Part 3: Institutional Operations

Emergency Power and Communications 5-ACI-3B-06 (Ref. 4-4216)

The institution has the equipment necessary to maintain essential lights, pow- er, and communications in an emergency.

Comment : The institution should have emergency power units, either battery or motor driven, to provide essential lighting and life-sustaining functions within the institution and to maintain outside communications in an emergency.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Observation. Facility records and logs.

5-ACI-3B-07 (Ref. 4-4217)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for a communications system within the institution and between the institution and community in the event of urgent, special, or unusual incidents, or emergency situations. Comment : The facility should have available walkie-talkies and/or a radio base station, receivers and transmitters or other independent mechanical means of com- munication to maintain constant contact with the outside community if conven- tional means of communication are disrupted. Institutions located in areas subject to severe storms, tornadoes, or hurricanes should maintain a ready means of voice communication with the community.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of communication.

5-ACI-3B-08 (Ref. 4-4218)

There is a written plan for preventive maintenance of the physical plant; the plan includes provisions for emergency repairs or replacement in life-threat- ening situations. Comment : Regular care and inspection of equipment is essential for safe and effi- cient operations. The preventive maintenance plan should be implemented by qual- ified staff or maintenance professionals.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Preventive maintenance plan.

Process Indicators : Documentation of preventive maintenance/maintenance con- ducted. Staff interviews.

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