NCJ Number
104822
Date Published
1986
Length
88 pages
Annotation
These standards for the qualitative and quantitative measurement of jail health care delivery systems are the basis for accrediting such systems and are intended to increase the efficiency of health care delivery; produce greater cost effectiveness; and provide better health protection for inmates, staff, and the community.
Abstract
There are 71 standards organized under the topics of administration, personnel, support services, care and treatment, medical records, and medical-legal issues. Twenty-eight standards are identified as 'essential,' and 43 are labeled 'important.' All 'essential' standards and 85 percent of the 'important' standards must be met for accreditation. Some 'essential' standards pertaining to administration include the responsible health authority, medical autonomy, meetings and reports, policies and procedures, internal quality assurance, and a disaster plan. 'Essential' personnel standards pertain to licensure; training for health care providers, correctional officers, and medication administration; and inmate workers. Standards for pharmaceuticals are 'essential' under support services. Standards for care and treatment pertain to regular services and special services. 'Essential' standards regarding medical records address the medical record format and records confidentiality. The standard for forced psychotropic medication is 'essential' under medical-legal issues. Appended sample instructions and forms, glossary, and subject index.