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

Part 1: Administration and Management

5-ACI-1C-21 (Ref. 4-4068)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that employees may challenge the information in their personnel file and have it corrected or removed if it is proved inaccurate. Comment : Employees should be allowed to review their personnel files to see that they are current and to check for omissions or inaccuracies. Procedures should specify the means for correcting discrepancies.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Personnel records.

Code of Ethics 5-ACI-1C-22 (Ref. 4-4069)

A written code of ethics shall require employees to conduct themselves and perform their duties in such a way as to set a good example for prisoners and thereby command their respect. The code of ethics shall prohibit employees from using their official position to secure privileges for themselves or others and from engaging in activities that constitute a conflict of interest. This code is available to all employees. Comment : To protect the integrity of the institution, its staff, and the parent agency, all personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the code of ethics, and the code must be strictly enforced.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Code of Ethics. Observation.

Confidentiality of Information 5-ACI-1C-23 (Ref. 4-4070)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that consultants and contract personnel who work with inmates are informed in writing about the institu- tion’s policies on confidentiality of information and agree to abide by them. Comment : The written policies should specify what types of information are con- fidential between worker and inmate, what types should be shared with other in- stitutional personnel, and what types can be communicated to persons outside the institution.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Acknowledgement form.

Process Indicators : Personnel records. Completed forms.

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