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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS LOCAL FACILITIES JAIL INSPECTION REPORT Facility: BRRJA-Lynchburg ADC Current Inmate Population: 389 (349 males, 40 females) Address: 510 Ninth Street Lynchburg, Virginia 24504 ‘Year Built: | mana Cap: | 429 Facility Admin/ | MsjorEnocs, Site Admin. Sheriff: Contact Person: | C¥isin Tummy Hodyss Vida Parker, Compliance and ‘Standards Specialist Date(s) of Inspection: August 5-6, 2020 DOC Inspector; Tawana M, Ferguion Last inspection (date) August 13, 2019 Deficient Standards: 100% Last audit (year): May 14-26, 2019 Deficient Standards: 900, 1050, 1140, 1160 INMATE INFO Male Female # OF BEDS # on HEM: Total # of Beds: # on Work Release: # of inmates floor sleeping: STATISTICS FOR YEAR: Escapes: # Apprehended: Erroneous releases: Hostage situations: Discharge of firearms: Fires w/inmate evacuation: Deaths: Suicides: Fee for inmate keep: $ FACILITY PERSONNEL # of Jail Deputies/Sworn Staff: # of Civilian Staff Assigned to Control Posts: Viesinia Deparment of Comets Ror 3 Looal Fates # of Kitchen Staff: Jail Inspection Report ® ‘Commonwealth of Virginia ‘Virginia Department of Corrections (ENTATION LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD ‘COMPLIANCE ‘OF COMPLIANCE YES NO NA BS NO Ni ‘6VACIS-40-150, Inmate Exercise — Written policy, procedure, ] X and practice shall provide that all inmates have access to physical exercise. Facilities with specified exercise areas shall provide inmate exercise a minimum of one hour per week. Facilities without specified exercise areas shall provide equipment or an area within the dayroom for inmates to exercise large muscle groups on a daily basis. Shortage of staff shall not hinder inmate access to physical exercise. Exceptions for inclement weather or ‘Review written poliey and procedures. Review exercise documentation. Review documentation of exceptions (disciplinary segregation inmates are exempt). Observation. Interview staffinmates: BRRJA SOP #22.02 Rec logs reviewed and noted. Ree area observed during shall supervise the facility’s medical and health care services. Facilities that contract with private medical facilities or vendors shall maintain a current copy of the agreement, unless employed by the facility risk to security shall be documented. tour of facility August 6, 2020 Interview: Vida Parker, Standards and Compliance Specialist ‘6VACIS-40-320. Licensed Physician - A licensed physician x ‘Review current Tcense. Review current copy of agreement (if applicable) Interview staff BRRJA SOP #18.01, (Current License Dr. Kaveh Ofogh, MD Lie Exp November 30, 2020, Dr.Vytas E, Kaziaskas, MD LIC exp August 31, 2020, Dr. Antony Joseph, MD Lie Exp March 31, 2020, Dr. Qing Liu, MD Lic Exp February 29, 2022 Current agreement MEDIKO, 10/1/2017-9/30/2020 Interview: Vida Parker, Standards and Compliance Specialist Local Facilities Revised: 72013 LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD "ACIS-40-340. Health Care Provider and Licensing, Certification and Qualification of Health Care Personnel Each facility shall have a minimum of one licensed or qualified health care provider who is accessible to inmates a minimum of cone time per week. Health care personnel shall meet appropriate ‘and current licensing, certification, or qualification requirements. ‘Review current Neensing/qualifications ‘for health care provider. Review ‘schedule/documentation of ‘accessibility t0 inmates, Review current licensing/certification! qualification for in-house health care ‘personnel. Interview stafflinmates. BRRJA SOP #18.02 All in house healthcare personnel licenses are current 1 RN, 8LPN’s, | EMT Interview: Vida Parker, Standards and Compliance Specialist ‘6VACI5-40-360. Twenty-Four Hour Emergency Medical Care - Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide 24-hour emergency care medical and mental health care availability. ‘Review written policy and procedure. | Revtow incident reports (if applicable). Interview staff BRRIA SOP #18.03, 24 hour emergency medical eare available. Facility utilizes Lynchburg General Hospital, local fire and rescue squad. Incident reports reviewed and noted Interview: Vida Parker, Standards and Compliance Specialist Local Facilites Revised: 72013, ] Jail Inspection Report Z ® ‘Commonwealth of Virginia @ Virginia Department of Corrections Local Facilities “OBSERVATIONSIDOCUMENTATION LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD COMPLIANCE ‘OF COMPLIANCE, YES _NO_ NA "ACIS-40-370. Receiving and Medical Screening of Inmates | X ‘Review written policy and procedures. Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide that Review medical screening form (all $ receiving and medical screening be performed on ail inmates upon elements must be included on the admission at the facility. The medical screening shall: form). Interview staf 1. Specify screening for current illnesses, health problems and condition, and pat history of communicable BRRIA SOP #18.05 diseases; All ive elements appear tobe listed on 2. Specify screening for current symptoms regarding the medical screening form. TB testing inmate’s mental health, dental problems, allergies, present completed with 7 days of admission to medications, special dietary requirements, and symptoms facility. of venereal disease; 3. Include inquiry into past and present drug and alcohol Interview: Vida Parker, Compliance abuse, mental health status, depression, suicidal and Standards Specialist tendencies, and skin condition; and | 4. For female inmates, include inquiry into possible | pregnancy or gynecological problems. | 5. All inmates shall receive a tuberculosis (TB) skin test within seven days of admission to the facili ‘6VACI5-40-380. Inmate Access to Medical Services - Written | X | Review written policy and procedures policy, procedure, and practice shall be developed whereby ‘inmates can be informed, atthe time of admission to the facility, of the procedures for gaining access to medical services. Review inmate handbook/orientation. Interview stafpinmates. BRRIA SOP #18.06 Inmate handbook: Medical Services pe. 27-32, Orientation checklists reviewed and noted. Interview: Vida Parker, Compliance and Standards Specialist Local Facilities Revited: 72013, Jail Inspection Report security staff shall be trained and competent in rendering basic first aid and CPR by a recognized certifying agency. All training shall be documented. | ® epee @ Virginia Department of Corrections Local Facilities ‘OBSERVATIONSIDOCUMENTATION LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD CoMPLIANCE ‘OF COMPLIANCE ‘@VACIS-40-390, ‘Training and Competency of Staff - All x “Review current official training records (can be frst aid/CPR cards, class roster or basic/in-service training curriculum). Interview staff BRRJA SOP #18.08 All security staff certified in First Aid/CPR training Interview: Vida Parker, Standards and Compliance Specialist ‘6VAC15-40-393, Universal Precautions - All staif who have contact with inmates shall be trained, competent, and knowledgeable in the use of universal precautions. All training shall be documented and completed every 12 months. Review training records. Interview staff. BRRJA SOP #25.01 Universal Precautions Training | Conducted June 2020. Prior training conducted December 2019, Next training due June 2021 dards Interview: Vida Parker, St | and Compliance Specialist 6VACI5-40-395. Management of Sharps - Written policy, procedure, and practice shall govern the control, storage, and use of sharps including, at a minimum, needles, scalpels, lancets, and dental tools. | Review written policy and procedures. Review inventory sheets. Observe storage area. Inerview staff BRRIA SOP #25.01 Sharps inventory current. Storage areas observed during tour of medical department. __| Interview: Nurse Teresa Jones, LPN Local Facilities Revised 72013 Jail inspection Report ‘Commonwealth of Virginia @ Virginia Department of Corrections Local Facilities LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD ‘COMPLIANCE ‘OBSERVATIONSIDOCUMENTATION SOMPLIANCE ‘OF COMPLIANCE | 6VACI5-40-400. Management of Pharmaceuticals - Written x] ‘Review written policy and procedures. | procedures for the management of pharmaceuticals shall be Review medication administration established and approved by the medical authority or pharmacist, records. Review records for disposal of if applicable. Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide unused or expired medications. Review for the proper management of pharmaceuticals, including receipt, On ee ame nien storage, dispensing and distribution of drugs. These procedures herve storage area. Interview taf shall be reviewed every 12 months by the medical authority or BRIA SOP #1809 pharmacist. Such reviews shall be documented. Phermecouticals reviewed and approved by Dr. Qing Liu May 6, 2020. Prior 12-month administrative review conducted May 1, 2019. Next 12-month review due May 2021, Storage areas observed during tour of facility August 5, 2021. | Interview: Vida Parker, Standards | and Compliance Specialist SVACIS-40-405, Automated External Defibrillator (AED)— | X Review current oficial iraining ‘There shall be a minimum of one AED unit available in the records. Observation facility. Ail security staff shall receive training in the operation of AED training records noted the unit. ‘6VACIS-40-420. Transfer of Summaries of Medical Record | X Review medical record sommary Medical record summaries shall be transferred to the same facility sheers to which the inmate is being transferred, Required information shall include: vital signs, current medications, current ‘Medical transfer summaries reviewed ‘medical/dentat problems, mental health screening, mental health sad ucted, problems, TB skin test date and results, special inmate nceds/accommodations, pending medical appointments, medical dispositions, overall comments, health care provider/personnel Interview: Vida Parker, Standards signature and date, and any additional pertinent medical and Compliance Specialist information such as lab work, x-rays, etc. LL 6VACIS-40-430. Medical or Pharmaceutical Testing for x || Review written policy. Taterview Experimental or Research Purposes - Written policy and stafiinnates. practice shall prohibit medical or pharmaceutical testing for experimental or research purposes, |__| BRRIA sop #i8.12 Local Fcites 3 Revised: 72013 ® Jail Inspection Report @ ‘Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia Department of Correcti Local Facilities ‘OBSERVATIONS/DOCUMENTATION LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD SOMPLIANCE ‘OF COMPLIANCE ‘6VACI5-40-440, Medical Care Provided by Personnel Other | [Review writen provocol or order. than Physician - Medical care performed by personnel other than Review documentation of 12 month «a physician shall be pursuant to a written protocol or order. review and approval by physician Protocols or orders shall be reviewed and signed by the Interview staff: supervising physician every 12 months. IBRRIA SOP 18.14 Writton protocol or order reviewed and approved by Dr. Qing Lin, MD May 6, 2020. Prior 12-month review conducted by Dr. Qing Liu, MD May 1, 2019 May 2, 2018, Next 12-month administrative review due May 2020. Interview: Vida Parker, Standards and Compliance Specialist 6VACI5-40-450. Suicide Prevention and Intervention Plan = | X ‘Review written suicide prevention and ‘There shall be a written suicide prevention and intervention plan. intervention plan, Review approval by ‘These procedures shall be reviewed and documented by an ‘mec or mental heat thr feview documentation of 12 mont appropriate medical or mental health authority prior to implementation and every three years thereafter. These procedures eae staf shall be reviewed every 12 months by staff having contact with inmates. Such reviews shall be documented. ‘Suicide prevention and intervention plan reviewed and approved by Dr Qing Lin April 25, 2019. Prior 3-year administrative review conducted by Day Teklu, MD May 2, 2016. 12 | month staff reviews conducted June 2019. Prior 12-month staff reviews conducted June 2020. Prior 12-month SiafTreviews conducted December 2019. Next 12-month staf review due June 2021, Next 3-year administrative review due April 2022, Interview: Vida Parker, Standards and Compliance Specialist Local Facilites Revised: 72013 Jail Inspection Report 1 ® ‘Commonwealth of Virginia @ = Virginia Department of Corrections Local Facilities LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD COMPLIANCE YES _NO_ NA ‘OBSERVATIONSDOCUMENTATION ‘OF COMPLIANCE "ACI5-40-540, Standards for Food Service Equipment and Personnel - Written policy, procedure, and practice shall ensure that the facility’s food service equipment and personnel meet the established safety and protection standards and requirements as set forth by the State Board of Health’s Food Regulations. ‘The facility shall have @ Virginia Department of Health (VDF) inspection conducted every 12 months. Written reports of the ‘VDH inspections shall be on file with the facility administrator. teview written policy and procedures. Review VDH inspection reports Review license/permit. BRRIA SOP #20.01 ‘Health inspection conducted December 5, 2019 ~ violations noted Prior inspections conducted October 24, 2019 and February 1, 2019 no violations noted. Next inspection due | December 2020. Pennit exp. December 31, 2020. | Interview: Vida Parker, Standards __| Compliance S pecialist — Written policy, procedure, and practice shell ensure that a visual medical examination of each inmate assigned to food service ‘occurs no more then 30 days prior to assignment and quarterly thereafter. Each inmate shall be given a TB skin test prior to food service assignment. Such tests shall be documented. If an inmate tests positive for TB, that inmate shall not be granted assignment to food service. SVACIS-40-545, Standards for Inmate Food Service Workers |X Review written policy and procedures. Review documentation of visual medical examination and TB skin test of inmates assigned to food service BRRJA SOP #20.01 Documentation failed to support the quarterly medical visual examinations ‘were completed every 12-montis as required by standard, Local Facilites Revised: 72013 Jail Inspection Report ® __ Commonwealth of Virginia LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD. ‘OBSERVATIONS/DOCUMENTATION. ‘OF COMPLIANCE ‘SVACIS-40-380. Food Service Program = Writen policy, procedure, and practice shall ensure a food service program that meets the following: ‘The menu meets the dietary allowances as stated in the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), National Academy of Sciences; 2. There is at least a one-week advance menu preparation; 3. Modifications in menus are based on inmates’ medical or reasonable religious requirements. Medical or dental diets shall be prescribed by the facility’s medical authority. 4. RDA evaluation of facility menus shall be completed by an independent registered dietitian or certified nutritionist every three years; and 5. Additional evaluations shall be completed when a substantive change in the menu or food service provider occurs. Revlew writen policy and procedures] Review all menus. Review mena modifications for medical and religious tits (fanplcable). Review RDA tvaation of fact menus Review Ticene‘cerifiaton of teicion or rutrtionist Review additonal men evaluations (if applicable). Interview Saf. BRRJA SOP #20.01 4-week repeating menus reviewed and approved by Iennifer Sowers, RD Lie ‘exp. August 31, 2024, Nutritional statement January 1, 2020 Interview: Vida Parker, Accreditation Manager ‘6VACIS-40-560. Meals Prepared, Delivered, and Served |X | Review written poli and procedures, Under Direct Supervision of Staff— Witten policy, procedure, Observation. Interview stafinmates. and practice shall ensure meals are prepared, delivered, and served under the direct supervision of staff. | BBRIA SOP #2001 Meals prepared, delivered, and served under direct supervision of sia. Observed during four offilty August 5, 2020 Interview: ‘6VACI5-40-580. Food Services Program Not a Disciplinary | X ‘Review written poly and procedures Measure - Written policy, procedure, and practice shall ensure food is not used as disciplinary measure. Review documentation of alternate meat usage (if applicable). Interview staffinmates. BRRJA SOP #20.01 Local Facilites Revised: 12013 Jail Inspection Report shall maintain a designated post, staffed 24 hours a day, that ‘controls activities and flow of people in and out ofthe secure area of the jail. Main facility control posts may be staffed by civilian personnel who have been provided on-the-job training in facility security procedures, emergency plans, and communications. Such ‘taining shall be documented in writing with the same frequency 4s required by standards for all facility employees. Civilian persoanel assigned to the control posts shall not be assigned to other posts requiring direct inmate contact and supervision. Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia Department of Corrections Local Facilities ‘OBSERVATIONSIDOCUMENTATION ‘LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD. commuaNce ‘OF COMPLIANCE YES NO NA "ACIS-40-740. Requirements for Clothing, Linen and x ‘Review written poly and procedures ‘Towels ~ Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide Review laundry records. Interview that a record is kept to show that clean linens and towels are staffinmates. (Clothing must be supplied once a week, a clean change of clothing is provided twice Offered on two separate days.) ‘per week, and inmates shall be held accountable for their use. SERIA GOB 1801 Laundry records reviewed and noted. Laundry area observed during tour of facility August 6,2020. . Interview: Vida Parker, Standards and Compliance Specialist ‘6VACI5-40-840, Post to Control Security of Jail —The facility |X Review training records for efilan ‘personnel, Review post orders or fob descriptions (refer to 6VAC1S-40°960). Review restrictions on inmate access 10 ‘control centers. Observation. Interview staf. BRRJA SOP #12.01 | Per Vida Pasker, Standards and | Compliance Specialist, only sem, security staff is assigned to control post. Post orders reviewed and noted. | Area observed during tour of facility ‘August 6, 2020 Local Facilites Revised: 72013 Commonwealth of Virgini Virginia Department of Corrections Local Facilities ® Jail Inspection Report S ‘OBSERVATIONS/DOCUMENTATION LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD ‘COMPLIANCE ‘OF COMPLIANCE YES _NO_ NA ‘GVACIS5-40-870. Security and Storage of Security Devices] X | Review writen policy and procedures. ‘Written policy, procedure, and practice shall govern the security, Review training records pertaining to storage, and use of fireatms, ammunition, chemical agents, and firearms and use of chemical agents. related security devices that are stored in and assigned to the Review master inventory sheets. facility to ensure that Review written reports (f applicable). 1. The facility shall provide secure storage for firearms, | [Obeerve a ae ‘ammunition, chemical agents and related security devices | ” ecessible to authorized personne! only ancl located BRIA SOP #12.04 ‘outside the security perimeter or the inmate housing and sctivity areas; Firearms taining 2. Personne! who carry firearms and ammunition are Records reviewed and noted. assigned positions that are inaccessible to inmates (with No reports of accidental frearn the exception of emergencies); and discharge. Master inventorylissuance 3. Personnel who discharge firearms or use chemical agents logs reviewed and noted. Use of other than for training purposes, submit written reports to Cheeni sensi reper ean the facility administrator or designee no later than the GE meres spon leckoones conclusion of the shift during which same are discharged bserved during tour of tcilty or used. | August 6, 2020, Interview: Vida Parker, Standards __| Compliance Specialist ‘6VACI5-40-900. Examination and Maintenance of Security X | Review written poliey and procedures. Devices - Written policy, procedure, and practice shall specify | Review daily security device checks. that, at least once daily, a careful examination is made of security Review maintenance logs. interview devices and that maintenance is routinely performed to ensure Saf ae ee ind | security devices: lacks, bars/doors, a their proper operation. eae) BRRJA SOP #12.08 Security device logs reviewed and noted. Interview: Vida Parker, Standards _ Compliance Specialist 10 Local Facilities Revises: 72013 ( Jail Inspection Report ® ‘Commonwealth of Virginia @ Virginia Department of Corrections Local Facilities ‘OBSERVATIONSIDOCUNI LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD COMPLIANCE ‘OF COMPLIANCE YES_NO_ NA [ @VACTS-40-910. Searches of Facility and Inmates — Written] -X]— ‘Review wrlten policy and procedures. policy, procedure, and practice provide for searches of facilities Review documentation of quarerly and inmates to control contraband and provide for the disposition facility and inmate searches, Review of contraband. A schedule of searches shall be developed to ensure disposition records. Interview staf. all housing areas of the facility have been searched on @ random, but at least quarterly, basis. ‘These procedures are not made eRe HOE s12s8 available to inmates. “ATION Quarterly search snd disposition | records reviewed and noted. Interview: Vida Parker, Standards Compliance Specialist ‘6VACI5-40-930. Key and Door Control Written policy, x Review written policy and procedures. procedure, and practice shall govern key and door control. Review master key inventory. Review Perimeter security door keys shall not be issued to staff unless issuance log. Observe set of emergency thorized a c | keys. Observe storage area and use authorized as per the approved emergency plans. fae, Oba | BRIA soP #12.10 | Master key inventory | and issuance logs reviewed and noted. ‘Emergency keys are maintained at Lynchburg Police Station, Keys observed during tour of facility August 6, 2020. Interview: Vida Parker, Standards ‘Compliance Speciatist 6VACIS-40-940. Culinary Items - Writen policy, procedure, | X ‘Review written policy and procedures. and practice shall govern the control and use of culinary items. Review master inventory sheet or ‘shadow board, Review issuance loglaccountabitity procedures. Observation. Interview staff. BRRIA SOP #20.01 Calinary items inventorylissuance reviewed and noted. Kitchen Area observed during tour of facility August 5, 2020, Interview: Captain Tammy Hodges Local Fails iW Revised: 72013, ® LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD Jail Inspection Report ‘Virginia Department of Corrections Local Facilit ‘COMPLIANCE. YES _NO__NA SVACIE-AW-5AS. Tools = Written policy, pr shall govern the control and use of tools. practice “OBSERVATIONS DOCUMENTATION ‘OF COMPLIANCE. ~~ |_| Review wrliten policy and procedures Review masier inventory sheet or shadow board. Review issuance log/accountability procedures. Observation. Interview staff BRRJA SOP #12.11 Tool shadow boards observed during tour of facility. Master tool inventory and issuance logs reviewed and noted, Interview: Captain Tammy Hodges | ‘6VACIS-40-950. Flammable, Toxic and Caustic Materials - ‘Written policy, procedure, and practice shall specify the control and storage of cleaning equipment and use of all flammable, toxic and caustic materials. Inmate access shall be limited and closely supervised. ‘Review written policy and procedures. Review master inveniory of all chemicals stored within the facility Review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals stored within the facility. Observe secure storage area. Observe flammable materials stored in an approved fire proof Storage cabinet or outside the facility. Interview staf. BRRIA SOP #12.12. Flammable, toxic and caustic materials stored in secured area. Master inventory and issuance logs reviewed and noted. Areas observed during tour of facility August 5, 2020. Interview: Captain Tammy Hod ges ‘6VACIS-40-970. Restrictions of Physical Force - Writien x policy, procedure, and practice shall restrict the use of physical force to instances of justifiable self-defense, protection of others, protection of property, orderly operation of the facility and prevention of escapes. In no event is physical force justifiable as punishment. A written report shall be prepared following all such incidents described above and shall be submitted to the facility administrator, or designee, for review and justification. ‘Review written policy and procedures. Review use of force reports. neriew staff. BRRIA SOP #12.13. Use of force reports reviewed and noted, 12 Revisod: 72013. Jail Inspection Report T ® ‘Commonwealth of Virginia @ Virginia Department of Corrections ‘OBSERVATIONS/DOCUMENTATION LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD COMPLIANCE ‘OF COMPLIANCE YES_NO_NA [6VACIS-40-1010. Mental Health Inmates - Written policy, |X] fevlew written policy and procedures procedure, and practice shall specify the handling of mental health Review current written agreement/ inmates, including a current agreement to utilize mental health contract. Review inmate records (if services from either a private contractor or the community services applicable). Interview staf a BRRUA SOP #18.17 Current mental health agreement | ‘MEDIKO 10/1/2017-9/30/2020 Interview: Vida Parker, Standards Compliance Specialist ‘6VACIS5-40-1030. Assessment of Inmates in Disciplinary x ‘Review written policy and procedures. Detention or Administrative Segregation ~ Written policy, Review documented evaluation (nos to provedure, and practice shall require that a documented exceed 15 days). Review documented ‘assessment by medical personne! that shall include a refusals (if applicable). Interview staff. personal interview and medical evaluation of vital signs, is conducted when an inmate remains in disciplinary detention BREJA SOP #1442 ‘or administrative segregation for 15 days and every 15 days, thereafter. If an inmate refuses to be evaluated, such refusal shall be documented, 15-day segregation assessments reviewed and noted, Inerview: 6VACI5-40-1040, Staff Training — The facility shall provide for | X "| Review training records. 24-hour supervision of all inmates by trained personnel BRRIA SOP #12.15 In-service training records noted Per memo from Joshua Bean, | Inservice training was postponed for April 8-10, 22-24, 2020. Training resumed July 2020. Interview: Vida Parker, Standards And Compliance Specialist | Local Facilities 13 Revised: 12013 Jail Inspection Report ® ‘Commonwealth of Virginia ‘Virginia Department of Corrections © Local Facilit ies | LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD COMPLIANCE, YES _NO_NA ‘OBSERVATIONS/DOCUMENTATI ‘OF COMPLIANCE, arcas shall be inspected a minimum of twice per hour at random intervals between inspections. All inspections and unusual incidents shall be documented. No obstructions shall be placed in the bars or windows that would prevent the ability of staff to view inmates or the entire housing area. ‘GVACIS-40-1045. Supervision of Inmates ~ Al inmate housing |X|] Revlaw documentation of random checks. Observation of housing areas (inspection means visual observance of all inmates in the housing area including linear, indirect and direct supervision facilites). Interview stafpinmates. BRRJA SOP #12.15 ‘Twice hourly logs reviewed and noted Interview: Vida Parker, Standards Compliance Specialist shall be fire prevention practices and written emergency plans that outline duties of staff, procedures and evacuation routes. Emergency plans shall include responses in the event of fire, bazardous material release, loss of utilities, natural disaster, hostage situations, riots, disturbances, escapes, bomb threats and | ‘mass arrest. Emergency plans shall be reviewed every 12 months | by all staff. These reviews shall be documented. Each facility shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills. | | 6VACI5-40-1080. Emergency Plans and Fire Drills ~ There x ‘Review fire prevention practices (maintenance of smoke detection equipment, fire extinguishers serviced, ensuring living areas are kept free of clutter, and proper storage of combustible materials). Review staff | dues. Review emergency plans. Review documentation of 12 month staff review. Review documentation of | quarterly fire drill, Observe posted evacuation routes. Interview staf. BRRIA SOP 424.01, #24.02, #24.03, 12-month staff reviews conducted June 2019 Prior 12-month staff reviews conducted June 2020. Prior 12-month staff reviews conducted December 2019. Next 12- month staff review ddue June 2021. Quarterly fire drills reviewed and noted, Interview: Vida Parker, Compliance and Standards Specialist 14 Local Fails Revised: 72013 P36) Jail Inspection Report _ ‘OBSERVATIONS/DOCUMENTATION LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD. COMPLIANCE ‘OF COMPLIANCE, YES_NO” NA ‘GVACIS-A0-TI00. Fire Safety Taspectton = The fclliy shall “Review fire safe napoction eporis have a state or local fire safety inspections conducted every Review plan of action for al violations 12 months. Localities that do not enforce the Virginia and documentation of approval by the Statewide Fire Prevention Code shall have the inspection State Fire Marshal's Office or local performed by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Written peerage ive Martial Interview sie. reports of the fire safety inspection shall be on file with the ee ee coded arts of te f eptember 12, 2019 — violations noted facility administrator. Prior safety inspection conducted September 27, 2018 ~ violations noted. 'No violations noted, Next inspection die September 2020. Interview: Vida Parker, Compliance h and Standards Specialist ‘GVACI5-40-1120, Mattresses, Pillows and Trash Receptacles - | X Review documentation for matiresses Mattresses, pillows and trash receptacles present in the secured pillows, and trash receptacles for fire housing shall be of fire retardant materials, ‘retardant material. Observation. Comersone Institutional products ‘bserved during our of facility | August 6, 2020, GVACIS-40-1140, Cleanliness - The facility floors, has, ¥ Observation (includes orackaTrst in corridors and other walkway areas shall be maintained in a clean, shower stalls and cracks in floors dry, hazard-free manner. which can result the buil-yp of _waterairt tha is inaccesibe for cleaning, therefore, results in unsanitary condition). (Floor areas include day areas and individual cells) | Observed ding ow of ay August 6, 2020. See page 17 for explanation. 15 Local Facilities Revises: 72013 ® Jail Inspection Report — ‘Commonwealth of Virginia @ Virginia Department of Corrections Local Facil ‘OBSERVATIONS/DOCUMENTATION LIFE, HEALTH, SAFETY STANDARD COMPLIANCE, ‘OF COMPLIANCE ‘6VACIS-40-1150. Vermin and Pest Control - The facility shall |X teview contract or license for pest control vermin and pests and shall be serviced at least quarterly by a licensed pest control business or personnel certified by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. control business/personnel. Review quarterly service records. Observation Interview staffinmaces. BRRJA SOP #10.02 Monthly pest comtrol services provided bby Bug Busters Pest Control Services, Lic Exp 3/31/2021. Interview: Vida Parker, Standards Compliance Specialist 6VACI5-40-1160. Appropriate Lighting and Heating - x Light meter readings. Observation. A. All housing and activity areas shall provide for appropriate Inierview staffinmates, lighting and heating, B. Appropriate lighting shall be at least 20 footcandles at desk level and in personal grooming areas. C. Heat shall be evenly distributed in all rooms so that a temperature no less than 65° F is maintained. Air conditioning or ‘mechanical ventilation systems, such as electric fans, shall be provided when the temperature exceeds 85° F: Observed during tour of facility August 6, 2020. | nterview: Captain T. Hodges 6VACI5-40-1170. Water Utilities - All housing areas shall have | toilets, showers, drinking water and washbasins with bot and cold running water accessible to inmates. ‘Observation. Interview siaffinmaies, Observed during tour of facility August 6, 2020. See page 17 for explanation. ‘6VACIS-40-1195. Contact with Juveniles - The facility shall have one or more employees on duty at all times responsible for auditory and visual contact with each juvenile at least every 30 minutes, Contact shall be at least every 15 minutes when juveniles ‘exhibit self-destructive or violent behavior. ‘Review supervision Togs. Observailon. Interview staff Facility is certified to house juveniles. However, no juveniles were housed

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