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

Performance Standard 4B: Restrictive Housing

5-ACI-4B-17 NEWAug. 2018

(Effective NLT October 1, 2020) Written policy, procedure, and practice pro- vide that inmates in Restrictive Housing receive laundry and hair care services and are issued and exchange clothing, bedding, and linen on the same basis as inmates in the general population. Exceptions are permitted only when found necessary by the senior officer on duty; any exception is recorded in the unit log and justified in writing.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Completed logs. Unit schedule. Documentation of exceptions signed by senior officer.

5-ACI-4B-18 NEWAug. 2018

(Effective NLT October 1, 2020) Alternative meal service may be provided to an inmate in Restrictive Housing who uses food or food service equipment in a manner that is hazardous to self, staff, or other inmates. Alternative meal ser- vice is on an individual basis, is based on health or safety considerations only, meets basic nutritional requirements, and occurs with the written approval of the warden/superintendent, or designee and facility health care authority or designee. The substitution period shall not exceed seven days unless it is extended with the review of the authorizing administrator and the approval of the health care practitioner.

Comment : Health assessment/evaluation should be done within 7 days to ensure that the inmate is not malnourished

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Completed unit log. Incident reports. Inmate records. Docu- mentation of written approval. Documentation of review after seven days.

5-ACI-4B-19 NEWAug. 2018

(Effective NLT October 1, 2020) Written policy, procedure, and practice pro- vide that whenever an inmate in Restrictive Housing is deprived of any usually authorized item or activity; a report of the action is filed in the inmate’s case record and forwarded to the chief security officer. Comment: The report should identify the inmate, item or activity deprived of, and the reasons for the action. The report should be forwarded to the chief security officer as soon as possible; approval for removing all of an inmate’s personal items should be obtained in advance from the warden/superintendent or designee. No items or activity should be withheld for the purpose of punishment or for longer than necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the inmate and others.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documented report of action and inmate record.

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