NCJ Number
133497
Journal
Journal of Prison and Jail Health Volume: 9 Issue: 2 Dated: (1990) Pages: 95-103
Date Published
1990
Length
9 pages
Annotation
Based on the experience of Montefiore Rikers Island Health Services in New York City, this article describes the major aspects of an effective infection control program which incorporates some of the functions of a local health department with the activities of the health services of a large, urban correctional health facility.
Abstract
The structure and function of a correctional facility's infection control program is described with focus on the need to develop appropriate policies and procedures pertinent to infection control. These pertain to surveillance, outbreak exposure investigations, employee issues, and diseases of particular concern such as tuberculosis, AIDS and hepatitis B, communicable diseases preventable by vaccine, varicella infection, and sexually transmitted diseases. A small facility may combine employee health, inservice education, and infection control. There needs to be a mandatory education program for all medical and support staff and a comprehensive health education program for inmates and correction officers, but the curriculum need not be the sole responsibility of the infection control program. 8 references (Author abstract modified)