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

Glossary

Major Equipment – equipment that is securely and permanently fastened to the building or any equipment with a current book value of $1,000 or more. Major Infraction – rule violation involving a grievous loss and requiring imposition of due process pro cedures. Major infractions include (1) violations that may result in disciplinary detention or administrative status; (2) violations for which punishment may tend to increase an inmate’s sentence; (3) violations that may result in a forfeiture, such as loss of good-time or work time; and (4) violations that may be referred for criminal prosecution. Mandatory Standard – a standard that has been determined by the American Correctional Association to directly affect the life, health, and safety of offenders and correctional personnel.

Management Information System – see Information system.

Management Plan – see Treatment Plan.

Master Index File – used in an institution to keep track of the inmates who are housed in particular housing units.

Medical Examination – see Physical Examination.

Medical Observation – specific care within an institution separate from other housing areas where offenders are monitored by health staff but do not require skilled nursing care. Examples include: observa tion following dental extraction, cast application, or medication administration – but NOT acute care like infirmary. Medical Records – separate records of medical and other health disciplines, examinations and diagnoses maintained by the responsible entity. The date and time of all medical examinations and copies of standing or direct medical orders from the physician to the facility staff should be transferred to the resident’s or staff ’s record. Medical Restraints – any method of restricting an individual’s freedom of movement, physical activity, or normal access to his or her body. This includes emergency medications, such as sedatives, or physical restraints, applied only for psychiatric or behavioral purposes. Metal handcuffs and leg shackles are not considered medical restraints.

Medical Screen – see Health screen.

Medical Supervision – see Health Care Supervision.

Medically Trained Personnel – see Health trained personnel.

Medically Unexpected Deaths – those that occur suddenly without any clinical warning (in other words, sudden death) and are not a result of a previously diagnosed medical condition(s) that is life-threatening, for example, certain cancers, AIDS, congestive heart failure, kidney or liver failure, and geriatric co-morbidi ties. This may also include offenders who succumb despite well managed chronic conditions.

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