Standards for Health Services in Prisons (PDF Download)

Standards for Health Services in Prisons is the name of the document that was released by National commission on Correctional Health Care in January 1987. Apparently, this one has been reproduced exactly as received from the person or organization originating it. All the points or view or opinions stated in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the National Institute of Justice. Keep in mind that permission to reproduce this copyrighted material in microfiche only has been granted by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service or NCJRS. Remember that further reproduction outside of the NCJRS system requires permission of the copyright owner.

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The document named Standards for Health Services in Prisons starts with Acknowledgments. It is stated that the revision of Standards for Health Services in Prisons by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care or NCCHC was accomplished with the advice and cooperation of a number of individuals and organizations. Among these was the ad hoc task force that consists of some individuals, such as:

• • B. Jaye Anno, Ph.D., Chairperson
  • Carl Bell, M.D
  • Michael Mahoney
  • Rena M. Murtha, R.N., M.A.
  • Dale Petersen
  • Curtis Prout, M.D.
  • John Raba 1 M.D.
  • Anthony Schaab, Ph.D.
  • Staff coordinator: Jodie Manes, A.M.
  • Typist, copyeditor, and indexer: Sarah Shaftman, M.A.

Not only the task force, some people in health care specialty areas were asked to review the standards related to their professions. These people include Robert Hilton, R.Ph. (named to the Commission’s Board of Directors by the American Pharmaceutical Association) on the pharmaceutical standard; Barbara Hladki, M.S., R.D., and her colleagues from the A merican Dietetic Association on the standards governing food services; Joan Banach, R. R. A., and her colleagues from the American Medical Record Association, on the medical record standards.

Right after the Acknowledgements, there is Preface. At first, it is stated that the standards contained in this document are a revision of the July 1979 Standards for Health Services in Prisons of the American Medical Association. As for the revision, it was supported mainly through a grant from one of The Pew Charitable Trusts called the Medical Trust with extra funding from the Culpeper Foundation and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. The main purpose of the commission is to improve health care delivery in the jails, prisons and juvenile of the nations by continuing the accreditation program started by the American Medical Association, as well as supplying technical assistance, holding training programs and educational conferences, and developing and disseminating publications on correctional health care.

After the Preface, there are a few sections. Check out all the sections below:

Section A. ADMINISTRATION

P-OI. Responsible Health Authority (essential)

P-02. Medical Autonomy (essential)

P-03. Administrative Meetings and Reports (essential)

P-04. Policies and Procedures (essential)

P-OS. Internal Quality AJsurance (essential)

P-06. Peer Review (important)

P-07. Sharing of Information (important)

P-OS. Consultation on Special Needs Patients (important)

P-09. Notification of Next of Kin (important)

P-IO. Notification of Local Authorities (important)

P-II. Forensic Information (important)

P-12. Disaster Plan (essential)

P-13. Environmental Inspections (important)

P-14. Kitchen (important)

Section B. PERSONNEL

P-lS. Licensure (essential)

P-16. Job Descriptions (important)

P-17. Staffing Levels (important)

P-18. Training for Health Care Providers (essential)

P-19. Training for Correctional Officers (essential)

P-20. CPR Training (essential)

P-21. Medication Administration Training (essential)

P-22. Food Service Workers (important)

P-23. Inmate Workers (essential)

Section C. SUPPORT SERVICES

P-24. First-aid Kits (important)

P-2S. Equipment, Supplies, and Publications (important)

P-26. Clinic Space (important)

P-27. Laboratory and Diagnostic Services (important)

P-28. Hospital Care (important)

P-29. Pharmaceuticals (essential)

Section D. CARE AND TREATMENT

Part One. REGULAR SERVICES

P-30. Receiving Screening (essential) 22

P-3l. Access to Treatment (essential) 23

P-32.’ Health Assessment (essential) 23

P-33. Mental Health Evaluation (essential) 25

P-34. Daily Handling of Non-emergency Medical Requests (essential) 25

P-35. Sick Call (essential) 26

P-36. Treatment Philosophy (important) 26

P-37. Grievance Mechanism (important) 27

P-38. Medical Orders (essential) 27

P-39. Standing Orders and Treatment Protocols (important) 27

P-40. Infection Control Program (important) 28

P-41. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (important) 28

P-42. Continuity of Care (important) 29

P-43. Emergency Services (essential) 29

P-44. Dental Care (essential) 29

P-45. Ectoparasite Control (important) 30

P-46. Diet (important) 30

P-47. Exercise (important) 31

P-48. Smoking (important) 31

P-49. Personal Hygiene (important) 32

Part Two. SPECIAL SERVICES

P-50. Health Evaluation of Inmates

in Solitary Confinement (essential)

P-51. Health Evaluation of Inmates in Segregation (important)

P-52. Intoxication and Withdrawal (essential)

P-53. Chemically Dependent Inmates (important)

P-54. Communicable Diseases and Isolation (important)

P-55. Skilled Nursing and Infirmary Care (essential)

P-56. Care of the Physically Disabled, Mentally Ill,

or Developmentally Disabled Inmate (important)

P-57. Special Needs Treatment Planning (essential)

P-58. Suicide Prevention (essential)

P-59. Sexual Assault (important)

P-60. Use of Restraints (important)

P-61. Pregnant Inmates (important)

P-62. Prenatal Care (essential)

P-63. Prostheses (important)

Section E. MEDICAL RECORDS

P-64. Medical Record Format (essential)

P-65. Confidentiality of Medical Records (essential)

P-66. Transfer of Medical Records. (important)

P-67. Retention of Medical Records (important)

Section F. MEDICAL-LEGAL ISSUES

P-68. Informed Consent (important)

P-69. Right to Refuse Treatment (important)

P-70. Forced Psychotropic Medication (essential)

P-71. Medical Research (important).

Appendices

SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS

I. Policies and Procedures

II. Medication Administration Training

III. Standing Orders and Treatment Protocols

IV. Receiving Screening Forms

V. Discharge Summary

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