SME's will complete a comprehensive review, documenting effectiveness of leadership levels as related to the efficient and effective facility operations and ability to meet applicable Administration & Management standards.

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• Compliance will focus on the existence, over site and execution of written policies and procedures

• Chain of command control, responsibility, over site and delegation of authority by the administration

• Examine the effectiveness of the leadership levels as related to the effectiveness of the leadership operations as related to the efficient and effective operations of the institution

• Facility staffing analysis

SME's will complete a comprehensive facility performance in the  provision of nutritional meals to detainees in accordance with applicable Food Service standards.

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• Focus on standards pertaining to food service management operations

• Review daily documented inspections of all food service areas

• Ensure food service facilities and equipment meet established governmental/state health and safety codes

• Review documentation to ensure staff, volunteers, contractors and prisoners are
  medically cleared to work in the food service preparation a

• Ensure proper storage and preparation of food is being accomplished in compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or State Food Codes

• Review documents and ensure all chemicals and hazardous materials are properly stored with proper accountability and safe handling procedures

• Ensure dietary needs are being met according to county, state and federal requirements

SME's will audit and document a comprehensive compliance review of facility compliance in meeting all applicable federal, state, and county Fire Safety Codes, in addition to those set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and safety requirements as set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), inclusive of the existence of an evacuation plan for use in the event of fire or major emergency.

 

 

Audit areas included but not limited to:

• Facility Fire Safety Plan

• Review of facility internal and external audits/annual inspections to ensure proper documentation and retention

• Ensure chemicals and hazardous materials are properly accounted for and stored

• Observe all facility areas to ensure proper cleaning occurs

• Ensure all prisoners/inmates/detainees have proper supplies to maintain hygiene as outlined in the applicable state, county or federal standards

SME's will focus on the auditing and documenting the facility’s performance in meeting applicable standards for detainees/inmates/prisoners healthcare.

 

• Assessment of facility policies and procedures they appropriately meet standards for coordination of are among multidisciplinary health care providers

• Review of proper medical training and equipment

• Ensure proper and current staff credentialing

• Review the following for Inmate/Detainee/Prisoner:

  • Proper medical and mental health screening

  • Available 24-hour emergency medical, dental and mental health services

  • Adequate Chemical Dependency Program, Suicide

  • Prevention Program, Hunger Strike policy

  • Procedures regarding sexual assault, death as outlined in the applicable state, county or federal standard

SME's will review facility reports that measure the compliance of the facility’s ability to meet applicable policies, regulations and standards.

 

 

Areas to be inspected but not limited to :

• Examining the effectiveness of security policies, procedures, post orders, emergency plans

• Restrictive Housing

• Key, utensil, tool and contraband control

• Inmate/Detainee/Prisoner searches, accountability, use of force

• Weapons training.

• Review of staffing, staff logs and documentation

• Inmate/Detainee/Prisoner transportation

• Front entrance, intake, booking, screening systems and other areas of compliance as outlined in the applicable state, county, or federal standards

SME's will document facility compliance as to whether there is a formal classification process administered during Intake for managing and separating detainees, and to ensure verifiable and documented data about inmate/detainee/prisoner is utilized during the classification process. All aspects of services and correctional programs will be reviewed in accordance with specific standards that are applicable.

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Areas to be reviews include but not limited to

• Inmate/Detainee/Prisoner rights

• Prisoner Rape Elimination Act information

• Facility rules and regulations and religious services

• Educational and volunteer programs

SME's will document facility policy implementation and processes ensuring inmate/detainee/prisoner are housed in the least restrictive housing including access to appropriate medical care, to ensure their own safety, as well as the safety of staff, other inmates and detainees, and the public.

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Areas of review include but are not limited to 

• Staffing

• Records

• Healthcare

• Classification and Housing

• Discipline 

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SME's provide written assessment of facility performance before, during and after an incident to determine compliance with facility policy, procedures and contract requirements. The review will be based on the applicable standards required for prevention within a correctional or detention facility but not limited to:

• Suicide

• Escape

• Disturbance

SME's provide written assessment of facilities performance level as required in the detention contract ensuring the safe and secure housing of inmate/detainee/prisoner.

 

Areas of Review:

• Administration & Management

• Healthcare

• Security and Control 

• Environmental Safety and Sanitation

• Services and Programs 

• Food Service

• Restrictive Housing

SME's perform a written assessment of facility policies, operational procedures, and physical facility design prior to housing inmate/detainee/prisoner to ensure their safe and secure housing.

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Review:

• Administration & Management

• Healthcare

• Security and Control

• Environmental Safety and Sanitation

• Services and Programs

• Food Service

• Restrictive Housing

SME's perform a written assessment of facility policies, operational procedures, and physical facility design prior to housing inmate/detainee/prisoner to ensure their safe and secure housing.

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Review:

• Administration & Management

• Healthcare

• Security and Control

• Environmental Safety and Sanitation

• Services and Programs

• Food Service

• Restrictive Housing

Our PREA Review Teams have vast experience in various state, federal and juvenile correctional facilities. Their areas of expertise in various PREA areas such as facility document maintenance, conducting PREA audits, certified Department of Justice Auditor, implementingcompliance measures, writing assessment reports and providing PREA training, provides the facility with meeting mandatory PREA requirements for compliance and “Zero Tolerance” achieved.

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PREA areas that are reviewed but is not limited to:

• Facility PREA staffing plan

• Facility policy and procedures regarding, sexual assault/abuse, sexual harassment, prisoner pat/strip searches, prisoner transportation

• Facility staff, contract staff and volunteers PREA training

• DOJ PREA Standards