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

Glossary

Due Process Safeguards – procedures that ensure just, equal, and lawful treatment of an individual in volved in all stages of the juvenile or criminal justice system, such as a notice of allegations, impartial and objective fact finding, the right to counsel, a written record of proceedings, a statement of any disposition ordered with the reasons for it, and the right to confront accusers, call witnesses, and present evidence.

Ectoparasites – parasites that live on the outside of the host, such as fleas or lice.

Education Program – a program of formal academic education or a vocational training activity designed to improve employment capability. Educational Release – the designated time when residents or inmates leave the program or institution to attend school in the community and return to custody after school hours. Elective Surgery – surgery that is not essential and is not required for survival; especially surgery to correct a condition that is not life-threatening. Emergency – any significant disruption of normal facility or agency procedure, policy, or activity caused by riot, escape, fire, natural disaster, employee action, or other serious incident. Emergency Care – care of an acute illness or unexpected health care need that cannot be deferred until the next scheduled sick call. Emergency care shall be provided to the resident population by the health care staff or other health trained staff. This care shall be expedited by following specific written procedures for medical emergencies described in the standards. Emergency Plans – written documents that address specific actions to be taken in an institutional emergen cy or catastrophe such as a fire, flood, riot, or other major disruption. Emergency Power – an alternate power system that is activated when the primary source of electricity is interrupted. The system may be an emergency generator, battery-operated power pack or an alternate supply source. Environmental Health – all conditions, circumstances, and surrounding influences that affect the health of individuals or groups in the area. Escape – the act of breaking free of confinement or control while inside, or in the custody of, a correctional facility. Expected Practices – actions and activities that if implemented properly (according to protocols) will produce the desired outcome. They are what we think is necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with the standard – but not necessarily the only way to do so. They are activities that represent the current experience of the field, but that are not necessarily supported by research. As the field learns and evolves, so will the practices. Elective Therapy – therapy that is not required or essential to the well-being of the individual.

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