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Anatomy of a prison commission
1University of Massachusetts Medical Center (UMMC), Worcester, USA.
The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
|January 1, 1997
Summary
This study outlines a method for assessing healthcare delivery in prisons, focusing on improving services for incarcerated individuals. It addresses the need for better scrutiny of health services, not just mental disorder epidemiology.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Criminology
Background:
- While mental disorder epidemiology in prisons is studied, healthcare delivery to inmates lacks similar investigation.
- Prison health services require systematic assessment to ensure quality and effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of an assessment for health care delivery within a state prison system.
- To offer a model for evaluating prison health services.
Main Methods:
- Developing a mission for health care assessment.
- Selecting standards for testing prison health services.
- Choosing a focus, refining methodology, and piloting the assessment.
Main Results:
- A structured process for assessing health care delivery in prisons was developed.
- The model provides a framework for evaluating the quality of services provided to inmates.
Conclusions:
- A systematic approach is crucial for evaluating and improving health care delivery in correctional facilities.
- The proposed model can guide future assessments of prison health services.