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

Performance Standard 1C: Personnel

Employee Assistance Program 5-ACI-1C-24 (Ref. 4-4071)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for an employee assistance program that is approved by the parent agency.

Comment : An employee assistance program provides counseling and/or referral to any employee with a personal problem that is affecting or has the potential to affect the individual’s work performance. The program assists the employee in identify- ing the problem and locating sources of treatment or rehabilitative help.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Interviews.

Staff Wellness

5-ACI-1C-25

(Effective NLT October 1, 2020) All staff will have access to on-going health and wellness education, and programs and activities. Written policy, proce- dures and practices encourage and support employees to participate and en- gage in health and wellness activities inside and outside of their institutions/ agencies. At a minimum a program should include: • education on inherit health risks • monitored goals and objectives • engagement surveys • a designated committee that has oversight of activities • periodic health screenings • incentives to encourage employee participation • linkages to support programs (i.e. employee assistance programs, Critical Incident Response Team) Comment: Health education and wellness topics may include but are not limited to information such as the benefits of exercise and physical fitness activities, weight management, smoking cessation, substance abuse, stress management, post-trau- matic stress disorder, self-care for chronic conditions, self-examination, signs and symptoms of depression, healthy relationships, balancing work and home life, and how to access health care and employee assistance programs. A Critical Incident Response Team, often comprised of trained, volunteer staff, can play an import- ant role in addressing the specific needs of correctional staff exposed to a serious incident.

NEWAug. 2018

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Personnel records. Staff interviews. Observation.

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