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

Performance Standard 1A: Facility Administration

Monitoring and Assessment

5-ACI-1A-17 (Ref. 4-4017)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for a system to monitor op- erations and programs through inspections and reviews. This monitoring is conducted by the warden/superintendent or designated staff at least annually and by qualified professionals not affiliated with the facility or system at least every three years. Comment : Timely and periodic assessment can reveal how well an institution’s operation and programs are complying with policy and procedure. This internal administrative audit should be separate from any external or continuous inspection conducted by other agencies.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of annual reviews. Audit reviews.

5-ACI-1A-18 (Ref. 4-4018)

Written policy, procedure, and practice demonstrate that the institution re- ports its activities at least quarterly to the parent agency. These reports are in writing and include major developments in each department or administra- tive unit, major incidents, population data, assessment of staff and inmate morale, and major problems and plans for solving them. (Effective NLT October 1, 2020) Written policy, procedure, and practice demonstrate that the institution reports its activities at least quarterly to the parent agency. These reports are in writing and include: • major developments in each department or administrative unit,

5-ACI-1A-18 (Ref. 4-4018)

Revised Jan. 2019

• major incidents, • population data • assessment of staff and inmate morale • major problems and plans for solving them.

Comment : Routine reporting by individual institutions enables the parent agency to stay informed about programs, activities, and problems throughout the system. The ex- change of reports among institutions offers opportunities for solving problems jointly.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Quarterly reports. Interviews.

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