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

Performance Standard 6A: Access to Services

Communicable Disease and Infection Control Program 5-ACI-6A-12 (Ref. 4-4354)

(MANDATORY) There is a written program to address the management of communicable and infectious diseases in offenders. The program plan shall include procedures for: • prevention to include immunizations, when applicable • surveillance (identification and monitoring) • offenders’ education and staff training • treatment to include medical isolation, when indicated • follow-up care • reporting requirements to applicable local, state, and federal agencies • confidentiality/protected health information • appropriate safeguards for offenders and staff • post-exposure management protocols particularly for HIV and viral hepatitis infection Communicable disease and infection-control activities are discussed and re- viewed at least quarterly by a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical, security, and administrative representatives. Comment : Because of the serious nature, methods of transmission, and public sensi- tivity, communicable and infectious diseases require special attention. Agencies work with the responsible public health authority in establishing policy and procedures. Process Indicators : Offender health records. Offender education records. Staff train- ing records. Documentation of quarterly meetings and review. Observation. Inter- views. The management of offenders with Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Au- reus (MRSA) infection includes requirements identified in the communicable disease and infection control program. In addition, the program for MRSA management shall include procedures for: • evaluating and treating infected inmates in accordance with an approved practice guideline • medical isolation, when indicated • follow-up care, including arrangements with appropriate health care au - thorities for continuity of care if offenders are relocated prior to the com- pletion of therapy Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Treatment guidelines.

5-ACI-6A-13 (Ref. 4-4354-1)

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