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

Glossary

Furlough/Temporary Leave – a period of time during which a resident is allowed to leave the facility and go into the community unsupervised. Goal Statement – a general statement of what is sought within the functional area of the performance-based standard. Good Time – a system established by law whereby a convicted offender is credited a set amount of time, which is subtracted from his or her sentence, for specified periods of time served in an acceptable manner. Governing Authority – in public/governmental agencies, the administrative department or division to which the agency reports; the policy-setting body. In private agencies, this may be an administrative head quarters, central unit, or the board of directors or trustees. Grievance/Grievance Process – a circumstance or action considered to be unjust and grounds for com plaint or resentment and/or a response to that circumstance in the form of a written complaint filed with the appropriate body.

Halfway House – see Adult community residential service.

Handicapped – having a mental or physical impediment or disadvantage that substantially limits an individual’s ability to use programs or services. Hardship Cases – serious mental or terminal medical illness, imminent death or death of a member of the inmate’s immediate family.

Head of Industries – see Agency industries administrator.

Health Agency – an organization that provides health care services to an institution or a system of institu tions. Health Appraisal – a health assessment that includes a review of previous health records, collection of data including any laboratory results or diagnostic tests, vital signs and other information necessary to provide care Health Authority – the health administrator, or agency responsible for the provision of health care services at an institution or system of institutions; the responsible physician may be the health authority. Health Care – a system of preventative and therapeutic services that provide for the physical and mental well-being of a population. It includes, but is not limited to: medical services, dental services, behavioral health services, nursing services, pharmaceutical services, personal hygiene, dietary services, and environ mental conditions.

Health Care Administration – see Health Authority.

Health Care Personnel – individuals whose primary duty is to provide health services to juveniles or adult inmates in keeping with their respective levels of health care training, licensure, or experience.

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