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

Part 3: Institutional Operations

5-ACI-3A-15 (Ref. 4-4189-2)

Transportation of inmates outside the facility emphasizes safety and security. Procedures are provided to all persons involved with transport. Only qualified personnel implement transport. Comment: Guidelines for transporting inmates should emphasize safety and should be made available to all personnel involved in transporting inmates. The institution should have policies governing the use of restraints.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Staff training curriculum.

Process Indicators : Documentation of staff training and qualifications. Transport logs. Staff and inmate interviews.

Use of Restraints 5-ACI-3A-16 (Ref. 4-4190)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that instruments of restraint, such as handcuffs, irons, and straitjackets, are never applied as punishment and are applied only with the approval of the warden/superintendent or des- ignee. Comment : Instruments of restraint should be used only as a precaution against es- cape during transfer, for medical reasons, by direction of the medical officer, or to prevent self-injury, injury to others, or property damage. Restraints should not be applied for more time than is absolutely necessary.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of warden/superintendent or designee approv- al. Staff interviews.

5-ACI-3A-17 (Ref. 4-4190-1)

Written policy, procedure, and practice, in general, prohibit the use of re- straints on female offenders during active labor and the delivery of a child. Any deviation from the prohibition requires approval by and guidance on methodology from the medical authority and is based on documented seri- ous security risks. The medical authority provides guidance on the use of re- straints on pregnant offenders prior to active labor and delivery. Comment : Restraints on pregnant offenders during active labor and the delivery of a child should only be used in extreme instances and should not be applied for more time than is absolutely necessary. Restraints used on pregnant offenders prior to ac- tive labor and delivery should not put the pregnant offender nor the fetus at risk.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of the details regarding security risk. Docu- mentation of medical approval and guidance on methodology.

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