Perf-Based Stds, Transportation of Inmates, 1st Ed_Jan 2025

Glossary

Contact Visiting – a program inside or outside the facility that permits offenders or juveniles to visit with designated person(s). The area is free of obstacles or barriers that prohibit physical contact. Continuity of Care – health care provided on an ongoing basis without interruption beginning with the offender’s initial contact with health care personnel through discharge planning. Continuous Quality Improvement – a structured systematic process that is used to review and monitor the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of a health care delivery system. The process includes the identification of areas in need of improvement and the development and implementation of corrective actions, including an evaluation of the efficacy of implemented actions. Contraband – any item possessed by confined juvenile or adult offenders or found within the facility that is illegal by law or expressly prohibited by those legally charged with the administration and operation of the facility or program. Contract – the written, signed agreement between the ACA and the agency specifying responsibilities, activities, and financial obligations. Contractor – a person or organization that agrees to furnish materials or to perform services for the facility or jurisdiction at a specified price. Contractors operating in correctional facilities are subject to all applica ble rules and regulations of the facility. Contractual Arrangement – an agreement with a private party (such as an incorporated agency or married couple) to provide services to juveniles or adult offenders for compensation. (See Independent operator.) Control Center – a very secure, self-contained unit designed to maintain the security of the facility. Policies governing the design, staffing, and accessibility of the control center ensure that it cannot be commandeered by unauthorized persons.

Controlled Substance – any drug regulated by the Drug Enforcement Act.

Co-payment – a fee charged an offender by the correctional institution for health care or other services.

Corporal Punishment – any act of inflicting punishment directly on the body, causing pain or injury.

Correctional Facility – a place used for the incarceration of individuals accused of or convicted of crim inal activity. A correctional facility is managed by a single chief executive officer with broad authority for the operation of the facility. This authorization typically includes the final authority for decisions concern ing the employment or termination of staff members, and the facility operation and programming with in guidelines established by the parent agency or governing body. A correctional facility also must have (1) a separate perimeter that precludes the regular commingling of the inmates with inmates from other facilities, (2) a separate facility budget managed by a chief executive officer within guidelines established by the parent agency or governing authority, and (3) staff that are permanently assigned to the facility. Correspondent Status – the initial period after an agency applies for accreditation. At this time, the agency evaluates its compliance with the standards and prepares a self-evaluation report.

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