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

Performance Standard 3A: Security and Control

Controlled Access and Use

Keys

5-ACI-3A-22 (Ref. 4-4195)

(MANDATORY) Written policy, procedure, and practice govern the control and use of keys.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Key control plan. Format for reports.

Process Indicators : Facility logs. Documentation of key control activities (records, logs, completed forms).

Tools and Equipment

5-ACI-3A-23 (Ref. 4-4196)

(MANDATORY) Written policy, procedure, and practice govern the control, inventory, and use of tools, culinary and medical/dental instruments and sup- plies (syringes, needles and other sharps).

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Control plan. Inventory forms.

Process Indicators : Inventory logs and forms. Observation. Staff interviews.

Vehicles

5-ACI-3A-24 (Ref. 4-4197)

Written policy and procedure govern the use and security of institution vehicles.

Comment : Written policies and procedures should state the conditions under which inmates may drive vehicles. Responsibility and keys for certain vehicles may be as- signed to specific staff, but the pool of vehicles should be controlled by one person.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Vehicle records. Transport records and logs.

5-ACI-3A-25 (Ref. 4-4189)

An annual safety inspection of all vehicles is conducted by qualified individ- uals in accordance with state statutes for any vehicle that is owned, leased, or used in the operation of the facility.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Staff training curriculum.

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

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