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

Performance Standard 2B: Size and Organization

2B. - PERFORMANCE STANDARD: SIZE AND ORGANIZATION

Facility capacity and functional design promote safety, an accept- able quality of life and operational innovation. OUTCOME MEASURES: (1) Number of days facility population exceeded the operational capacity in the past 12 months divided by 365. Staff/Inmate Interaction

5-ACI-2B-01 (Ref. 4-4125)

(Renovation, New Construction Only after January 1, 1990). The physical plant design facilitates personal contact and interaction between staff and in- mates.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Observations. Staff and inmate interviews.

Facility Size 5-ACI-2B-02 (Ref. 4-4126)

The facility should encourage staff/inmate interaction. The facility has a man- agement system that provides staff with the authority to make decisions, and the ability to make recommendations regarding security, classification, ser- vices, and programs for inmates.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Observations. Staff and inmate interviews.

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