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PRR ADC01742-01774 - Monthly Compliance Rpts - 2013-08 - ASPC-Phoenix (redacted), AZ DOC, 2013

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August 2013 PHOENIX COMPLEX
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.In-service all staff including providers on policy titled ”Continuous Progress Note (SOAP)”,
Chapter 5, Section 1.3 (Attachment IV.1.) and per Sick Call 2.20.2.2 contract performance
outcome 4 (Sick Call Attachment); use of Corizon NETs
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify
2.Monitoring (Sick Call Monitoring Tool)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/Medical Director/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
10/11/13 Update –NETs to be used for all Nursing sick call.
5 Are referrals to providers from sick call being seen within seven (7) days? [P-E-07]
Level 1 Amber User: Helena Valenzuela Date: 8/30/2013 4:21:03 PM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.In-service all staff including providers on Sick Call 2.20.2.2 contract performance outcome 5
(Sick Call Attachment); Seen by Physician or Midlevel within 7 days
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify
2.Monitoring (Sick Call Monitoring Tool)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/Medical Director/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
6 Are nursing protocols in place and utilized by the nurses for sick call?
Level 1 Amber User: Helena Valenzuela Date: 8/30/2013 2:23:38 PM
Corrective Plan: 9/9/13 - Nursing Encounter Tools are used with standing orders that can be located in the NETs
binder found on every unit. These forms are to be used with every nursing-inmate encounter. The process of
completeing Nursing Encounter Tools, (NETs), will continue to be reviewed on a monthly and ad lib basis.
Corrective Actions: See above.

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Process statewide to include, but not limited to :
1. Chronic Care inmates seen by provider every 3-6 months, as specified in the treatment plan
per Chronic Condition and Disease Management Programs 2.20.2.4 contract performance outcome
2 (I.- IV.Chronic Care Attachment).
2. In-service staff on policy titled ”Treatment Plans” Chapter 5, Section 1.4 (Appendix II.2.)
and outcome measure .
a. Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff .
3. Monitoring
a. Audit tools developed.
b. Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c. Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
d. Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON//Medical Director/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date - 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
2 Are CC inmates being seen by the provider (every three (3) to six (6) months) as specified in the inmate’s
treatment plan? [P-G-01, DO 1101, HSTM Chpt. 5, Sec. 5.1, CC 2.20.2.4]
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 8/29/2013 8:45:14 AM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by CorizonProcess statewide to include, but not limited to :
1. Chronic Care inmates seen by provider every 3-6 months, as specified in the treatment plan
per Chronic Condition and Disease Management Programs 2.20.2.4 contract performance outcome
2 (I.- IV.Chronic Care Attachment).
2. In-service staff on policy titled ”Treatment Plans” Chapter 5, Section 1.4 (Appendix II.2.)
and outcome measure .
a. Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff .
3. Monitoring
a. Audit tools developed.
b. Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c. Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
d. Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON//Medical Director/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date - 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
3 Are CC/DM inmates being provided coaching and education about their condition / disease and is it
documented in the medical record? [P-G-01, CC 2.20.2.4]
Level 1 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 8/29/2013 8:45:54 AM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1. Standardized process for documenting in medical record chronic condition education per
Chronic Condition and Disease Management Programs 2.20.2.4 contract performance
outcome 3.
2. In-service staff on:
a. Documentation of chronic condition education at each visit.
b. Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff.
3. Monitoring
a. Audit tools developed.
b. Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c. Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
d. Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON//Medical Director/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date - 11/30/13
Plan weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using audit tool per
audit results.10/11/13 Update – Documentation on education sheet located in front of chart, medical records
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responsible for making sure in chart.
3 Are CC/DM inmates being provided coaching and education about their condition / disease and is it
documented in the medical record? [P-G-01, CC 2.20.2.4]
Level 1 Amber User: Brenda Mcmullen Date: 8/26/2013 1:12:04 PM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1. Standardized process for documenting in medical record chronic condition education per
Chronic Condition and Disease Management Programs 2.20.2.4 contract performance
outcome 3.
2. In-service staff on:
a. Documentation of chronic condition education at each visit.
b. Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff.
3. Monitoring
a. Audit tools developed.
b. Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c. Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
d. Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON//Medical Director/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date - 11/30/13
Plan weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using audit tool per
audit results.10/11/13 Update – Documentation on education sheet located in front of chart, medical records
responsible for making sure in chart.

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Corrective Action Plans for PerformanceMeasure: Mental Health (Q)
3 Are MH treatment plans updated every 90 days for each SMI inmate, and at least every 12 months for all
other MH-3 and above inmates? [CC 2.20.2.10]
Level 1 Red User: Nicole Taylor Date: 8/29/2013 5:33:35 PM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.In-service staff on process expectations per Mental Health 2.20.2.10 contract performance
outcome 3(Mental Health Attachment) related to treatment plan updates every 90 days and use of
SMI monthly report tool
a.SMI monthly report tool will be maintained by the MH Clinicians to assist with tracking
appointments; copy given to MH Leader monthly and submitted to MH Directly monthly to track
and trend (III.1.a. SMI Monthly Report)
b.Review AIMS and update when changes in MH status
c.Inmates with mental health score of three or above are seen by MH staff per policy
titled “Levels of Mental Health Services Delivery” (Appendix III.1.c.)
d.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff
2.Monitoring (Mental Health Monitoring Tool)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Monthly site results discussed with RVP/MH Director
c.Audit results discussed at monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/Mental Health Director/RVP/RDON/RDCQI/MH Lead
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor daily, then monthly until meet compliance, then ongoing monthly monitoring.
10/11/13 Update: Staff in-serviced on how to use SMI monthly report tool; review of audit tool data to begin in
November.
4 Are inmates with a mental score of MH-3 and above seen by MH staff according to policy? [CC 2.20.2.10]
Level 2 Amber User: Nicole Taylor Date: 8/29/2013 5:43:01 PM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1. Mental Health staff to receive education the importance of MH-3 inmates being seen according to policy.
2. Reinforce this in monthly staff meetings.
3. Continue to perform chart reviews to ensure inmates with an MH-3 score and above are being seen by Mental
Health staff per policy.
4. Review treatment plans to ensuring that the IMs current MH score, according to the recognized system, is
captured within the current treatment plan.
Responsible Parties = MH Lead/RN/FHA/DON/MH Director/RCQI
Target Date-11/30/13
5 Are inmates prescribed psychotropic meds seen by a Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Mid-level Provider at a
minimum of every three (3) months (90 days)?[CC 2.20.2.10]
Level 2 Red User: Nicole Taylor Date: 8/29/2013 5:48:49 PM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Monitoring (Mental Health Monitoring Tool)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Monthly site results discussed with RVP/MH Director
c.Audit results discussed at monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = RDCQI/RVP/MH Director/FHA/DON/MH Lead
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using audit tool per audit
results.

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Corrective Action Plans for PerformanceMeasure: Medication Administration
2 Is the documentation of completed training and testing kept on file for staff who administer or deliver
medications? [NCCHC Standard P-C-05; HSTM Chapter 3, Section 4.1]
Level 1 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 8/30/2013 9:50:22 AM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to :
a.Refusals/No Show - Policy titled “Appointment or Treatment Refusals” Chapter 5, Section 7.2
(Appendix VI.1.a.).
b.MAR documentation.
c.Administration of DOT/KOP.
d.Printing MARs (Pharmacy Appendix).
e.Medication error documentation/reporting (Pharmacy Appendix).
2.In-service staff on process and PharmaCorr policy.
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff.
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed.
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties =FHA/DON/RDCQI/RVP/FHA
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
4 Are the Medication Administration Records (MAR) being completed in accordance with standard nursing
practices? [HSTM Chapter 4, Section 1.1, Chapter 5, Section 6.4]
Level 1 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 8/29/2013 8:53:05 AM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to :
a.Refusals/No Show - Policy titled “Appointment or Treatment Refusals” Chapter 5, Section 7.2
(Appendix VI.1.a.).
b.MAR documentation.
c.Administration of DOT/KOP.
d.Printing MARs (Pharmacy Appendix).
e.Medication error documentation/reporting (Pharmacy Appendix).
2.In-service staff on process and PharmaCorr policy.
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff.
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed.
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties =FHA/DON/RDCQI/RVP/FHA
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
5 Are medication errors forwarded to the FHA to review corrective action plan?
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 8/30/2013 1:04:21 PM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to :
a.Medication error documentation/reporting (Pharmacy Appendix).
2.In-service staff on process and PharmaCorr policy.
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff.
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
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a.Audit tools developed.
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties =FHA/DON/RDCQI/RVP/FHA
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
6 Are there any unreasonable delays in inmate receiving prescribed medications?
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 8/29/2013 8:57:35 AM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by CorizonIntakes1.Standardized process for meds to be available to inmate upon transfer (Pharmacy Appendix 1 & 2)
a.Intake Orders
b.Private Prisons
2.In-service staff on process per PharmaCorr policy,
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff
3.Custody educated regarding contract requirements regarding inmate transfer with meds.
4.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsibile Parties = FHA/DON/Custody/RDCQI/RVP
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results
1.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
2.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to (Appendix III.1.):
a.Internal
b.External
2.In-service staff on process and ADC policy titled “Continuity of Care Upon Transfer” Chapter
5, Section 5.0 (Appendices III.2.);
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff
3.Custody educated regarding contract requirements regarding inmate transfer with meds
4.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/Custody/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date - 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
8 Are chronic condition medication expiration dates being reviewed prior to expiration to ensure continuity
of care?
[NCCHC Standard P-D-01]
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 8/29/2013 9:07:41 AM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process for meds to be available to inmate upon transfer (Pharmacy Appendix 1 & 2)
2.In-service staff on process per PharmaCorr policy,
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff
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3.Custody educated regarding contract requirements regarding inmate transfer with meds.
4.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsibile Parties = FHA/DON/Custody/RDCQI/RVP
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results
1.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
2.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to (Appendix III.1.):
a.Internal
b.External
2.In-service staff on process and ADC policy titled “Continuity of Care Upon Transfer” Chapter
5, Section 5.0 (Appendices III.2.);
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff
3.Custody educated regarding contract requirements regarding inmate transfer with meds
4.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/Custody/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date - 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
9 Are non-formulary requests being reviewed for approval or disapproval within 24 to 48 hours?
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 8/29/2013 9:08:28 AM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide, to include but not limited to (Pharmacy Appendix 1 & 2):
a.Non-formulary process (Appendix I.1.d.)
i.Reviewed for approval within 24-48 hrs
ii.Providers notified decision within 24-48 hrs
e.Manifest Reconciliation
f.Inventory control
g.Stock Medications
h.Practitioner Cards (Appendis I.1.h.)
i.Controlled Medications (Appendix I.1.i.)
2.In-service staff
a.Using information from 8/19 - 11/13 Regional office mandatory in-service and PharmaCorr
policy
b.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff (Appendix I.2.b.)
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/IC/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date-11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
10/11/13 Update – Statewide in Sept Redbook and MAR audit, results reviewed; to audit pharmacy in October
related to Controlled Substances and Expired meds.
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10 Are providers being notified of non-formulary decisions within 24 to 48 hours?
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 8/29/2013 9:09:02 AM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide, to include but not limited to (Pharmacy Appendix 1 & 2):
a.Non-formulary process (Appendix I.1.d.)
i.Reviewed for approval within 24-48 hrs
ii.Providers notified decision within 24-48 hrs
e.Manifest Reconciliation
f.Inventory control
g.Stock Medications
h.Practitioner Cards (Appendis I.1.h.)
i.Controlled Medications (Appendix I.1.i.)
2.In-service staff
a.Using information from 8/19 - 11/13 Regional office mandatory in-service and PharmaCorr
policy
b.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff (Appendix I.2.b.)
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/IC/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date-11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
10/11/13 Update – Statewide in Sept Redbook and MAR audit, results reviewed; to audit pharmacy in October
related to Controlled Substances and Expired meds.
11 Are medication error reports being completed and medication errors documented?
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 8/30/2013 1:05:02 PM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to :
a.Medication error documentation/reporting (Pharmacy Appendix).
2.In-service staff on process and PharmaCorr policy.
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff.
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed.
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties =FHA/DON/RDCQI/RVP/FHA
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.

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