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

Part 6: Healthcare

Privacy 5-ACI-6C-10 (Ref. 4-4403)

Health care encounters, including medical and mental health interviews, ex- aminations, and procedures, should be conducted in a setting that respects the offenders’ privacy.

Comment : When possible offenders should be provided a same-sex escort except in emergency health care situations.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility specifications.

Process Indicators : Observation. Interviews.

5-ACI-6C-11 (Ref. 4-4403-1)

If Telehealth is used for patient encounters, the plan includes policies for:

• patient consent • confidentiality/protected health information • documentation • integration of the report of the consultation into the primary health care record

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written police and procedure. Telehealth contract agreement. Consent or authorization forms.

Process Indicators : Offender health records. Completed consent forms. Interviews.

Transfer 5-ACI-6C-12 (Ref. 4-4404)

A transfer that results in an offender’s placement in a non-correctional facil- ity or in a special unit within the facility or agency, specifically designated for the care and treatment of the severely mentally ill or developmentally disabled follows due process procedures as specified by federal, state, and local law prior to the move being effected. In emergency situations, a hearing is held as soon as possible after the transfer. Comment : The following are generally accepted as due process procedures: written notice to the offender of the proposed transfer; a hearing for the offender, with the right (unless limited for good cause) to call and cross examine witnesses; a decision by an independent official not involved in treatment of the offender, with a statement of the reasons for transfer; and an independent adviser to assist the offender facing transfer.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Federal, state and local law.

Process Indicators : Offender health records. Transfer logs. Interviews.

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