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

Performance Standard 6C: Offender Treatment

5-ACI-6C-07 NEWAug. 2018

(Effective NLT October 1, 2020)Within the scope of their professional creden- tialing, mental health staff will provide behavioral health consultations with the facility leadership and multidisciplinary staff regarding those inmates with mental illness. • QMHP will provide consultation pertinent to disciplinary proceedings • assist health staff with inmates who have comorbid medical issues • assist in the decision making for an inmate’s placement in programs and housing assignments

Comment: None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of consultation. Offender records.

Involuntary Administration 5-ACI-6C-08 (Ref. 4-4401)

(MANDATORY) The involuntary administration of psychotropic medica- tion(s) to an offender is governed by applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdiction.When administered, the following conditions must be met: • authorization is by a physician who specifies the duration of therapy • less restrictive intervention options have been exercised without success as determined by the physician or psychiatrist • details are specified about why, when, where, and how the medication is to be administered • monitoring occurs for adverse reactions and side effects • treatment plan goals are prepared for less restrictive or less invasive treatment alternatives with return to voluntary treatment, as soon as clinically feasible.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Laws and regulations.

Process Indicators : Offender health records. Interviews.

Research 5-ACI-6C-09 (Ref. 4-4402)

(MANDATORY)Written agency policy permits inmate participation in medi- cal or pharmaceutical research. Facilities electing to perform such biomedical research will be in compliance with all state and federal guidelines.

Comment : None

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. State and federal guidelines.

Process Indicators: Offender health records. Interviews.

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