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

Performance Standard 6A: Access to Services

5-ACI-6A-16 (Ref. 4-4357)

(MANDATORY) Management of HIV infection in offenders includes proce- dures as identified in the communicable disease and infection control pro- gram. In addition, the program for HIV management shall include: • when and where offenders are to be HIV tested • pre- and post-test counseling • immunization and other prevention measures, when applicable • treatment protocols • confidentiality/protected health information • when and under what conditions offenders are to be separated from the general population

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Treatment guidelines.

Process Indicators : Offender health records. Counseling documentation. Observa- tion. Interviews.

5-ACI-6A-17 (Ref. 4-4358)

(MANDATORY) There is a plan for the management of biohazardous waste and for the decontamination of medical and dental equipment.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of waste pick up. Spore count logs. Cleaning logs.

Chronic Care 5-ACI-6A-18 (Ref. 4-4359)

(MANDATORY) There is a plan for the treatment of offenders with chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, serious mental illness and other dis- eases that require periodic care and treatment. The plan must address:

• the monitoring of medications • laboratory testing • the use of chronic care clinics • health record forms • the frequency of specialist consultation and review

Comment : Professionally recognized chronic care guidelines are available from disease-specific organizations and various medical and physician associations.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Chronic care protocols and forms.

Process Indicators : Offender health records. Chronic care logs. Specialist schedules.

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