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

Part 5: Institutional Services

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Intake and admission forms. Screening forms. Staff training curriculum.

Process Indicators : Observation. Inmate records/files. Intake and admission records.

5-ACI-5A-02 (Ref. 4-4286)

Written policy, procedure, and practice require the preparation of a summary admission report for all new admissions. The report includes, at a minimum, the following information:

• legal aspects of the case • summary of criminal history, if any • social history • medical, dental, and mental health history • occupational experience and interests • educational status and interests • vocational programming • recreational preference and needs assessment • psychological evaluation • staff recommendations • preinstitutional assessment information

Comment : The summary admission report is the first document in the inmate’s cumula- tive case record and identifies areas for follow-up. This document may be duplicated and used by the classification committee and other staff in developing the inmate’s program.

Protocol : Written policy and procedure. Intake and admission forms.

Process Indicator : Observation. Inmate records/files. Intake and admission records.

Reception and Orientation 5-ACI-5A-03 (Ref. 4-4287)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for a reception program for new inmates upon admission to the correctional system. Except in unusual cir- cumstances, initial reception and orientation of inmates is completed within 30 calendar days after admission. Comment : The daily program in the reception unit should include interviews, tests, and other admissions-related activities, including distribution of information on programs and services. New inmates should be provided reading materials, be per- mitted to attend religious services, receive exercise on the same schedule as the general population, and perform work assignments on the reception unit.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Orientation information and process. In- mate handbook.

Process Indicators : Observation. Intake records. Inmate interviews.

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