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

Part 6: Healthcare

Observation of:

• general appearance and behavior • physical deformities • evidence of abuse or trauma

Medical disposition of offenders:

• to general population • to general population with appropriate referral to health care service • referral to appropriate health care service for emergency treatment Comment : Health screening of intrasystem transfers is necessary to detect offend- ers who pose a health or safety threat to themselves or others and who may require immediate health care.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Screening form.

Process Indicators : Offender health records. Completed screening forms. Transfer logs. Interviews.

5-ACI-6A-23 (Ref. 4-4363-1)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for early identification and treatment of offenders with alcohol and drug abuse problems through a stan- dardized battery assessment. This battery shall be documented and include, at a minimum, the following: • screening and sorting • clinical assessment and reassessment • medical assessment for appropriate drug and alcohol program assignment to the needs of the individual inmates • referrals

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Offender health records. Documentation of battery assessment.

5-ACI-6A-24 (Ref. 4-4364)

All in-transit offenders receive a health screening by health-trained or qual- ified health care personnel on entry into the agency system. Findings are re- corded on a screening form that will accompany the offender to all subsequent facilities until the offender reaches his or her final destination. Health screens will be reviewed at each facility by health-trained or qualified health care per- sonnel. Procedures will be in place for continuity of care.

Comment : None.

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