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

Part 6: Healthcare

Health Education 5-ACI-6A-20 (Ref. 4-4361)

An ongoing program of health education and wellness information is pro- vided to all offenders.

Comment : Health education and wellness topics may include but are not to be limited to information on access to health care services, dangers of self-medica- tion, personal hygiene and dental care, prevention of communicable diseases, sub- stance abuse, smoking cessation, family planning, self-care for chronic conditions, self-examination, relapse prevention regarding mental illness, coping with mental illness, healthy lifestyle choices and the benefits of physical fitness.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Program and class schedules. Attendance rosters. Interviews. Curriculum and lesson plans. Examples of pamphlets, brochures, or other written handouts.

Health Screens 5-ACI-6A-21 (Ref. 4-4362)

(MANDATORY) Intake health screening for offender transfers, excluding in- tra-system, commences upon the offender’s arrival at the facility and is per- formed by health-trained or qualified health care personnel. All findings are recorded on a screening form approved by the health authority. The screening includes at least the following:

Inquiry into:

• any past history of serious infectious or communicable illness, and any treatment or symptoms (for example, a chronic cough, hemoptysis, leth- argy, weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, night sweats that are suggestive of such illness), and medications • current illness and health problems, including communicable diseases and mental illness • dental problems • use of alcohol and other drugs, including type(s) of drugs used, mode of use, amounts used, frequency used, date or time of last use, and history of any problems that may have occurred after ceasing use (for example, convulsions) • the possibility of pregnancy and history of problems (female only); and other health problems designated by the responsible physician • Any past history of mental illness, thoughts of suicide or self-injurious be - havior attempts

Observation of the following:

• behavior, including state of consciousness, mental status, appearance, con - duct, tremor, and sweating

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