Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Performance Standard 4A: Special Management

5-ACI-4A-10 (Ref. 4-4256)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that a qualified mental health professional personally interviews and prepares a written report on any in- mate remaining in special management housing for more than 30 days. If con- finement continues beyond 30 days, a mental health assessment by a qualified mental health professional is made at least every 30 days for inmates who have an identified mental health need and every three months for all other inmates—more frequently if prescribed by the chief medical authority. Comment : Inmates whose movements are restricted in special management hous- ing may develop symptoms of acute anxiety or other mental problems; regular psychological assessment is necessary to ensure the mental health of any inmate confined in such a unit beyond 30 days.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Report format.

Process Indicators : Documentation of interviews. Written report. Mental health assessment. Inmate records. Interviews.

Supervision 5-ACI-4A-11 (Ref. 4-4257)

Written policy, procedure, and practice require that all special management inmates are personally observed by a correctional officer twice per hour, but no more than 40 minutes apart, on an irregular schedule. Inmates who are vi- olent or mentally disordered or who demonstrate unusual or bizarre behavior receive more frequent observation; suicidal inmates are under continuing or continuous observation.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Staffing plan. Log format.

Process Indicators : Facility records and logs. Documentation of cell checks.

5-ACI-4A-12 (Ref. 4-4258)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that inmates in special man- agement housing receive daily visits from the senior correctional supervisor in charge, daily visits from a qualified health care official (unless medical atten- tion is needed more frequently), and visits from members of the program staff upon request. Comment : Because they are restricted from normal movement within the institu- tion, it is imperative that inmates in special management are visited regularly by key staff members who can ensure that their health and well-being are maintained.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Log format.

Process Indicators : Documentation of senior correctional supervisor visits and health care visits. Inmate interviews. Completed logs.

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