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

Part 6: Healthcare

6C. - PERFORMANCE STANDARD: OFFENDER TREATMENT

Offenders are treated humanely, fairly, and in accordance with established policy and all applicable laws. OUTCOME MEASURES: (1) Number of offender grievances related to health care services found in favor of the offender in the past twelve (12) months divided by number of evaluated offender grievances related to health care services in the past twelve (12) months. (2) Number of offender grievances related to safety or sanitation sustained during a twelve (12) month period divided by the number of evaluated offender grievances related to safety or sanitation during a twelve (12) month period. (3) Number of adjudicated offender lawsuits related to the delivery of health care found in favor of the offender in the past twelve (12) months divided by Number of offender adjudicated lawsuits related to health care delivery in the past twelve (12) months. Grievances

5-ACI-6C-01 (Ref. 4-4394)

There is a system for resolving offender grievances relating to health care con- cerns.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Grievance reporting forms.

Process Indicators : Grievance records. Interviews.

Notification 5-ACI-6C-02 (Ref. 4-4395)

There is a process by which the individuals designated by the offender are no- tified in case of serious illness, serious injury, or death, unless security reasons dictate otherwise. If possible, permission for notification is obtained from the offender. Comment : The persons to be notified should be designated in writing as part of the facility’s admissions procedures. Whenever possible, the facility should obtain the offender’s consent prior to notifying any designated individuals.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Notification records.

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