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

Performance Standard 6A: Access to Services

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Health appraisal form.

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

5-ACI-6A-26

Deleted August 2019

Periodic Examinations 5-ACI-6A-27 (Ref. 4-4367)

The conditions for periodic health examinations for offenders are determined by the health authority.

Comment : All offenders should receive a thorough physical examination.

Protocols: Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators: Offender health records. Completed health appraisal forms.

Mental Health Program 5-ACI-6A-28 (Ref. 4-4368)

(MANDATORY) The mental health program is approved by the appropriate mental health authority and includes at a minimum:

• screening on intake • outpatient services for the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of mental ill - ness, to include medication management and/or counseling, as appropriate • crisis intervention and the management of acute psychiatric episodes • stabilization of the mentally ill and the prevention of psychiatric deteriora - tion in the correctional setting • elective therapy services and preventive treatment, where resources permit • provision for referral and admission to mental health facilities for offenders whose psychiatric needs exceed the treatment capability of the facility • procedures for obtaining and documenting informed consent • follow up with offenders who return from an inpatient psychiatric facility

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Treatment guidelines.

Process Indicators : Offender health records. Completed screening forms. Obser- vation. Interviews.

5-ACI-6A-29

(Effective NLT October 1, 2020) A system of documented internal review will be developed and implemented by the (Mental) Health Authority to monitor and improve mental health care/delivery of services. This monitoring can be incorporated into the internal review developed for health care and should include:

NEWAug. 2018

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