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

Part 6: Healthcare

Elective Procedures 5-ACI-6C-05 (Ref. 4-4398)

There are guidelines that govern elective procedures for surgery for offenders.

Comment : Health care staff should have a procedure for decisions on elective sur- gery needed to correct a substantial functional deficit or if an existing pathological process threatens the well-being of the inmate over a period of time.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Offender health records. Interviews.

Special Needs 5-ACI-6C-06 (Ref. 4-4399)

There is consultation between the facility and program administrator (or a designee) and the responsible health care practitioner (or designee) prior to taking action regarding chronically ill, physically disabled, geriatric, seriously mentally ill, or developmentally disabled offenders in the following areas:

• housing assignments • program assignments • disciplinary measures • transfers to other facilities

When immediate action is required, consultation to review the appropriate- ness of the action occurs as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours.

Comment : Maximum cooperation between custody personnel and health care pro- viders is essential so that both groups are aware of decisions and movements re- garding mentally ill and developmentally disabled offenders.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of consultation between administrator and practitioner. Offender health records. Interviews.

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