Standards for Health Services in Juvenile Facilities (2022)
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NCCHC’s nationally recognized standards lay the foundation for constitutionally acceptable health services and can help juvenile detention and confinement facilities improve health services delivery. The standards address seven general areas: (1) governance and administration; (2) health promotion, safety, and disease prevention; (3) personnel and training; (4) ancillary health care services; (5) patient care and treatment; (6) specialized patient services; and (7) medical-legal issues.
Developed by experts in health, law and corrections, this edition has been revised to reflect best practices for quality, efficiency, and safety. It also has been streamlined and simplified to make it more useful. Sections were consolidated into seven categories, and introductory descriptions explain the intent of each section. Each standard has clear compliance indicators that define expected outcomes and aid in self-assessment. Glossary and index. Soft cover, 179 pages.