Initial Health Assessment (IHA)
An Initial Health Assessment (IHA) is a comprehensive medical and mental health screening conducted when an individual enters a ...
Glossary
Glossary
HIPAA in Corrections
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HIPAA in corrections refers to the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in correctional ...
HIE (Health Information Exchange)
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A Health Information Exchange (HIE) enables the secure electronic sharing of patient health data across different healthcare organizations. ...
eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record)
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Medication management is one of the most tightly regulated and risk-sensitive aspects of correctional healthcare. With hundreds or even ...
Crisis Intervention
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In correctional settings, mental health crises can escalate within minutes, placing both the individual and facility staff at risk. Many ...
COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale)
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Opiate withdrawal management is one of the most pressing clinical challenges in correctional healthcare. Many individuals entering custody ...
Cost of Care Per Inmate
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Correctional healthcare systems operate under constant pressure to deliver high-quality care while managing limited budgets and resources. ...
Continuity of Medications at Release
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The moment an inmate is released from custody is one of the most vulnerable points in their healthcare journey. Many individuals leaving ...
Clinical Protocols
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Correctional healthcare operates in an environment where efficiency, accuracy, and consistency can literally save lives. Providers must ...
Clinical Decision Support (CDS)
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Correctional healthcare operates in one of the most complex care environments imaginable. Providers manage diverse populations with chronic ...
Carequality Network
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Correctional healthcare doesn’t exist in isolation. Inmates often enter custody with incomplete or inaccessible health histories, sometimes ...