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

Glossary

Psychological Autopsy – a reconstructive psychological profile of the decedent based on the evaluation of risk factors and motivational analysis for the purpose of determining the mode of death. It should be com- pleted by a psychologist, or in their absence, another qualified mental health professional. It is sometimes referred to as a psychological reconstruction or post mortem.

Psychotropic medication – medications that are used to treat diagnosed mental disorders.

Public agency – the governing authority that has direct responsibility for the operation of a corrections program.

Qualified Health Care Personnel – see Health care professional or Professional staff or Health care prac- tioner/provider.

Qualified Health Care Professional – see Health care Professional or Professional staff or Health care practitioner/provider.

Qualified Health Care Provider – see Health care professional or Professional Staff or Health care prac- titioner/provider.

Qualified Health Care Staff – see Health care professional or Professional staff or Health care practi- tioner/provider.

Qualified medical person – see Health care professional.

Qualified mental health person – see Mental health care practitioner/provider/professional.

Quality assurance – formal, internal monitoring program that uses standardized criteria to insure quality and consistency. The program identifies opportunities for improvement, develops improvement strategies, and monitors effectiveness.

Quality Assurance Program – see Quality assurance.

Rated capacity – the original architectural design plus, or minus, capacity changes resulting from building additions, reductions, or revisions.

Reasonable accommodation – modifications or adjustments, which enable qualified applicants with dis- abilities to access the job application process or which enable qualified employees with disabilities to per- form the essential functions of the job and to enjoy the same terms, conditions, and privileges of employ- ment that are available to persons without disabilities.

Reasonably private environment – this may vary, depending on individual and institutional circumstanc- es, but it is one which will maintain the dignity of the disabled individual in light of that person’s disability.

Records (juvenile and adult offenders) – information concerning the individual’s delinquent or criminal, personal and medical history and behavior, and activities while in custody, including but not limited to com- mitment papers, court orders, detainers, personal property receipts, visitors’ lists, photographs, fingerprints, type of custody, disciplinary infractions and actions taken, grievance reports, work assignments, program participation, and miscellaneous correspondence.

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