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TO: NV State Board of Prison CommissionersFROM: Mercedes Maharis MA MS MARE: NV Dept of CorrectionsDate: 17 Dec 2013Honorable Commissioners:Why are Static‐99R's under review for release to me? They are still public information.Please read this: iteria.pdf I am requestingofficial training and certification for anyone administering the Static‐99Rs; also, prisoner reviewof what is being sent to the parole board before it arrives with a way to correct errorsbeforehand.AR 420Under autopsies and toxicology reports (2)Shouldn't it read 72 hours after notification of the death? Instead of after the death?Plus, under "Medical staff shall notify the family or next of kin, shouldn't power of attorneydesignee be added, too?Questions: Is it fair or legal for NDOC officials and the State to ask our prisoners to sign PropertyClaim Release Agreements with representation for them? Case in point, a deal struck about a cdplayer that went missing during a cell move that was not replaced. CD's without players are notproductive in brain health protection. It has been over 1.5 years since it disappeared.Why is NDOC selling inferior TV's with no extended warranties? Very expensive to replace andnot possible for many to do so.In closing, I am requesting accreditation by the National Commission on Correctional Health Carefor our prisons to help prevent more deaths. See brochure that I have submitted. The cost isnominal to initiate and sustain this in future years. See page 2 of 2 of this transmission.A little education goes a long way.Mercedes Maharis MA MS MAYours truly,Mercedes Maharis MA MS MA1910 W Oakey Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89102Lifetime Member CURE, Washington, DCPast Director NV CURE
Cost Estimates Nov 2013 from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care: Contact y State PrisonADP1,150SatellitesApplication Fee*0 250Initial AccreditationAnnual 8,995 4,497Northern Nevada CC1,6190 250 10,161 5,080High Desert State Prison4,1760 250 16,303 8,152Southern Desert CC2,1490 250 11,800 5,900Lovelock1,6800 250 10,312 5,156Florence McClure Women's CC9500 250 8,211 4,106Warm Springs CC(WSCC)5320 250 6,826 3,415
Accreditation:Pursuit of ExcellenceRecognition From the Most RespectedName in Correctional Health Care“NCCHC accreditation is a badge ofhonor and prompts us to excel in thedelivery of correctional medical care.”—Health Services Administrator, Clayton CountyDetention Facility, Jonesboro, GA
For more than 35 years NCCHC has been at the forefront of correctional health care. Withour pioneering work and expertise in establishing correctional health care standards, wehave helped thousands of correctional systems provide health services qualified to meetconstitutional requirements and standards in the most cost-effective ways. Our success—and the success of facilities that have been accredited by NCCHC—is unparalleled.Benefits of NCCHC AccreditationAccreditation provides public recognition that correctional health care providers and facilities are meetingnational standards. It reduces exposure to costly liability and recognizes the institution’s commitment to meetingquality goals and using acceptable practices.Correctional health care facilities use the accreditation application process to finetune their policies andstreamline their operations. NCCHC surveyors conduct an extensive on-site review and bring years of experienceand familiarity with NCCHC standards and best practices in correctional health care. Validates with objective criteria the areas in whichthe health care facility is doing well and the areas forimprovement Promotes and documents an efficient, well-managedsystem of health care delivery with feedback fromknowledgeable correctional health care professionals Protects the institution by minimizing the occurrence ofadverse events, thus avoiding health-care related lawsuitsand grievances and often reducing liability premiums Educates and trains staff on NCCHC standards, with thebenefit of introducing new efficiencies and standardpractices Recognizes staff contributions and excellence, improvesmorale and aids recruiting Helps obtain community support and providesjustification for budget requests Protects the health of the public, staff and inmates byassuring that those incarcerated and released receiveadequate and appropriate health careUnmatched Expertise NCCHC is the oldest, most respected and most influentialorganization in correctional health care, with the support ofleading organizations in health, law and corrections. NCCHC’s Standards for Health Services are recognized bythe medical profession and the courts as the benchmarkfor establishing and measuring a correctional healthservices system. NCCHC has a history of success in guiding the nation’sjails, prisons and juvenile detention and confinementfacilities toward continual improvement in health caredelivery. Accreditation by NCCHC is a mark of achievement thatyou can proudly share with government officials andcommunity leaders.Thank you to theDenver Sheriff’s Department forallowing NCCHC to take the photosin this brochure.
Health Services StandardsAccreditation is based on NCCHC’s Standardsfor Health Services. The Standards are therecommended guidelines for managing thedelivery of medical, dental and mental healthcare within correctional systems.The Standards were first developed in the1970s as part of the American MedicalAssociation’s initiative to improve healthservices in the nation’s correctional facilities.NCCHC emerged from the AMA initiativeand continues this rich legacy of practice topromote quality health care in corrections.Separate standards exist for health caredelivery in jails, prisons and juvenile detentionand confinement facilities. The Standardsemphasize quality and outcomes and offergreat flexibility in how to achieve results.Get StartedThe first step in the accreditation process isto review the Standards for Health Servicesappropriate to your correctional setting and tocomplete an application for accreditation. Readmore about the process, order a copy of theStandards and/or download the application byvisiting our website at www.ncchc.org.NCCHC approaches surveys as an educationalexperience for you and your staff. Weare committed to helping you achievecompliance with the standards and benefitfrom the experience. The facility will receivea comprehensive written report to assist yourcontinuing compliance.For more information,contact us today National Commission on Correctional Health CareAccreditation Department1145 W. Diversey ParkwayChicago, IL 60614Tel: 773-880-1460 Fax: ccreditation-programsThe cost of accreditation is based on the facilitytype (i.e., jail, prison, juvenile), its average dailypopulation, whether it has satellite operations,what special medical services it provides and otherfactors. We will provide an estimate of accreditationfees for your site.“The NCCHC standards and accreditation process ensure that weas an institution continue to provide the service required at anexceptional level. This is a great program.”— Associate Warden, Lakin Correctional Facility for Women, West Columbia, WV
About the National CommissionOur mission is to improve the quality of health care providedin jails, prisons and juvenile confinement facilities. Withsupport from the major national organizations representingthe fields of health, law and corrections, NCCHC’s leadershipin setting standards for health services is widely recognizedand its accreditation program is unsurpassed. Building onthat foundation, we offer a broad array of resources to helpcorrectional health care systems provide efficient, high qualitycare. NCCHC resources include:Educational Programs featuring extensive coverage ofcorrectional health care challenges and practices, mentalhealth care and leadership training.The Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)designation shows mastery of national standards andspecialized correctional health care knowledge. Additionalcertifications include Advanced Certification (CCHP-A),Mental Health Certification (CCHP-MH) and Registered NurseCertification (CCHP-RN).NCCHC’s CorrectCare and the Journal of CorrectionalHealth Care are the leading periodicals in this field.Guidelines for Disease Management are available for freedownload to help correctional health professionals managediseases commonly found in jails, prisons and juvenile facilities.Position Statements, available for free download, can assistcorrectional facilities in designing policies and procedures.Correctional Health Outcomes and Resource Data Set(CHORDS) is an innovative, client-driven quality improvementinitiative sponsored by NCCHC.Other Accreditation Programs offered by NCCHCinclude delivery of mental health services. NCCHC alsoaccredits opioid treatment programs in correctional facilities.Supporting OrganizationsAcademy of Correctional Health ProfessionalsAcademy of Nutrition and DieteticsAmerican Academy of Child and AdolescentPsychiatryAmerican Academy of PediatricsAmerican Academy of Physician AssistantsAmerican Academy of Psychiatry and the LawAmerican Association of Public HealthPhysiciansAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican College of Emergency PhysiciansAmerican College of Healthcare ExecutivesAmerican College of NeuropsychiatristsAmerican College of PhysiciansAmerican College of Preventive MedicineAmerican Correctional Health ServicesAssociationAmerican Counseling AssociationAmerican Dental AssociationAmerican Health Information ManagementAssociationAmerican Jail AssociationAmerican Medical AssociationAmerican Nurses AssociationAmerican Osteopathic AssociationAmerican Pharmacists AssociationAmerican Psychiatric AssociationAmerican Psychological AssociationAmerican Public Health AssociationAmerican Society of Addiction MedicineAssociation of State and Territorial HealthOfficialsInternational Association for Correctional andForensic PsychologyNational Association of CountiesNational Association of County and City HealthOfficialsNational Association of Social WorkersNational Medical AssociationNational Partnership for Juvenile ServicesNational Sheriffs’ AssociationSociety for Adolescent Health and MedicineSociety of Correctional PhysiciansVisit www.NCCHC.org for more informationon accreditation and other NCCHC resources.“We discovered that the accreditation process was a valuablelearning process for our staff. It brought us together as a teameven more. It validated our belief in our health care deliverysystem and improved our credibility within the facility.”—Health Services Manager, Montana State Prison, Deer Lodge, MT
Plus, under "Medical staff shall notify the family or next of kin, shouldn't power of attorney . Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics American Academy of Child and Adolescent . American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law American Association of Public Health Physicians American Bar Association American College of Emergency Physicians American .
