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CCA Whiteville WCFA Contract Violations, CCA, 2004
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WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR JANUARY 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 9/24/03 Yes Monitoring Instrument Visitation ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Page 1 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN 9 inmate had visits denied or Warden's 10/12/03 response indicates that all past/previous terminated but the reports were not suspension documents have been forwarded to the Contract 7b(1) simultaneously forwarded to the Monitor, as of October 3, 2003 and future daily Contract Monitor documentation will be forwarded as required. In cases where the warden provided written notice to the inmate and visitor that privileges had been suspended the Same as above. reports were not forwarded to the contract monitor. 9/24/03 Yes Visitation 7c 10/7/03 Yes Transfer of Inmates NA 10/8/03 Yes Inmate Personal Property 4a 10/21/03 Yes Security and Control Searches 6 Cell search requests not conducted Warden's response 10/30/03: A/W has developed a calendar according to TOMIS LIBR. to help track and monitor cell search requests and follow-ups. COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR Verified 10/29/03: Reports forwarded to monitor. Same as above. Protective custody inmate transferred to Warden's response, dated 10/14/03, indicates that training Verified 2/11/04 by monitoring another facility on chain bus without was conducted with records staff and that there would be chain schedule and roster. continued monitoring of this area in the future. special transfer consideration. Inmate temporarily sent to SPND New non-compliance report issued Warden's response 10/30/03: No documentation of property became permanently assigned there, on same item. See 12/15/03 item inventoried or removed from housing unit upon transfer. WCFA didn't store property, no record below. Personnel deemed responsible have received documented of property sent to SPND or placed in counseling. storage at WCFA. 10/22/03 Yes Inmate Orientation 1a 10 of 21 inmates checked signed Warden's 11/6/03 response indicates that pre-printed Orientation Acknowledgement form CRpackets with pre-marked CR-2110 forms indicate appropriate 2110 but didn't check appropriate orientation, however there have been some blank forms in orientation procedures; 3 had no some packets. checklist in file. 10/22/03 Yes Inmate Orientation 2a Segregation files containing orientation Warden's response, dated 11/6/03, indicates that a search information were not present for review. was done and the missing information was found. 10/28/03 Yes Inmate Personal Property 5a Warden's 11/12/03 response concurs and indicates that the Inmate present in a property room. This property room supervisor has been reassigned and training post is restricted to staff only. regarding proper security procedures has been conducted. 1~04 monthly Verified 1/8/04 by reinspection WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR JANUARY 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 10/28/03 11/6/03 11/10/03 11/12/03 11/12/03 Monitoring Instrument Yes Disciplinary Procedures Yes Release payments ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Inmate segregated and released after 4a(5) 72 hours without being served a formal disciplinary. Page 2 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response dated 11/14/03 states: "Inmate...was Non-compliance reports issued on placed in segregation on another charge, with some same item (items dated 11/19/03, confusion as to when he should have actually been released 12/30/03, 11/25/03 below). from segregation. The inmate requested protective custody, Verified 2/10/04 by and when denied, refused to move to his assigned cell. On reinspection of Warden's, duty supervisors did not release the inmate, and failed to incidents and disciplinary charge him with refusal of cell assignment. Asst. Chief was reports. assigned the responsibility of the Segregation Unit effective 11-03-03, and will monitor future operational issues to ensure continued compliance." Warden's response, dated 12/11/03, indicates that Records Verified 1/5/04: Records clerk staff had been operating on misunderstood information forwards e-mail, inmate name received at TDOC Tullahoma training, and that now and amount of release monies procedures are performed in accordance with TDOC Policy if eligible. 511.03. 2b Inmates released on expiration of sentence didn't receive proper release monies. N/A Warden's response, dated 12/29/03, states: "Assistant Chief...and Executive Assistant... have conducted specific Inmate work crew (outside perimeter) site training to reemphasized policy requirements for both not signed out properly. Sallyport staff and Inmate Crew supervisors in an effort to maintain future compliance." Yes CCA Policy 9121 Yes Warden's response, dated 12/11/03, states: "Do not Central Office monitor's note: If Concur...inmate had been inaccurately scored at his initial Dir. of Classification agrees that Inmate scored for detained/warrant (12/10/02) Classification Hearing (at BCMX), with +5 points WCFA acted correctly in correcting Classification 1a(2)(C) inaccurately, TOMIS LSTS doesn't for a “Current Detainer/Charge Pending” assessed..." and mistake made by other institution, show detainer indicates that the reclass done at WCFA was to correct the this should not be a non-compliance issue. problem. Yes 11/20/03 response indicates that vacancies are a result of 3 Non-compliance report issued dozen recent terminations of poorly performing staff, as the 12/9/03, 1/6/04 and 2/11/04 for 12 security positions vacant over 30 Warden indicates he has discussed with TDOC same item (see below). representatives. Efforts to fill positions include posting days. vacancies, job fairs, media ads, assignment of full-time recruiter. Duties are being covered via overtime. Staffing 11a DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR 1~04 monthly Verified 1/21/04 by reinspection of gate passes and sallyport documentation. WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR JANUARY 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Page 3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR 11/19/03 Yes Disciplinary Procedures Non-compliance report issued on Warden's response, dated 12/12/03, states: “The “Out-to- same item 11/25 (see below). Court” situation interrupting both the Pending Investigation Verified 2/9/04 by reviewing Inmate segregated 11/14/03 was not and subsequent Assault disciplinary were outside routine 4a(5) served with disciplinary report until policy guidance. Misinterpretation of policy, coupled with warden's reports and 11/17/03. administrative error(s), compounded the issue. AW Gunn segregation documentation. and his staff will continually monitor to ensure future compliance.” 11/19/03 Yes Disciplinary Procedures 4a(6) 11/25/03 Yes Disciplinary Procedures 12/9/03 Yes Staffing 12/15/03 Yes Inmate Personal Property 12/15/03 Yes Inmate Personal Property Inmate was segregated 11/14/03 Same as above. without prior approval from CD. Warden's response, dated 12/11/03, states: "On the dates in question, the TOMIS terminals at WCF were inoperable for approximately 48 hours. Thus staff were unable to print/produce copies of the aforementioned reports to serve. Five inmates released from segregation However, staff did not utilize the system developed in order 4a(5) after 72 hours without being served to alleviate problems of this nature. The staff members who disciplinaries. failed to serve the reports have received corrective action. A procedure has been developed in order to prevent recurrences of this type. The procedure will be reviewed in Inservice training currently scheduled 12/10/03, documentation will be provided." Warden's response, dated 12/11/03, states: "...Overtime is Non-compliance report issued for 11 vacant security positions not filled utilized as necessary to cover staff shortages and/or provide same item 1/6/04 (see below). 11a within 30 days. additional staffing where needed..." and indicates that many efforts are ongoing to fill positions. Inmate received package that Warden's response, dated 1/13/04, states: "...This matter has contained non-consumable items; 1d since been corrected. In addition, staffing changes have none of the items was entered on taken place in the property room due to errors of this nature." TOMIS LIBN. 1e Warden's response, dated 1/13/04, states: "The item is now Same incident as above: no CR-1412 entered on TOMIS LIBN. Segregation staff did not obtain Storage Request form was completed clarification for proper issue of the item. The segregation staff for cooler inmate was not allowed to in question has worked segregation previously and was not in have in segregation that was placed in the habit of issuing this type of item. This matter has since been corrected. A new allowable items list for the segregation storage. unit will be submitted to the Warden for review and approval." 1~04 monthly Same as above. Verified 2/9/04 by reviewing warden's reports and segregation documentation. WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR JANUARY 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/19/03 Yes Yes Yes Yes Monitoring Instrument Inmate Personal Property Inmate Personal Property Inmate Personal Property Special Management inmates ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Page 4 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN 1f Warden's response, dated 1/13/04, states: "Policy indicates that the inmate will be provided a copy of said document Same incident as above: Inmate wasn’t when possible. If not possible, the CR1412 will be placed in given a copy of a CR 1412. the inmate’s property file. This error has been corrected. The 1412 was placed in the inmate’s property file." 2 Same incident as above: The stored property did not have a CR-1413 Warden's response, dated 1/13/04, states: "The CR1413 was property tag when viewed by monitor. not present at the time of observation, as the Segregation Furthermore, the inmate did not receive staff had just recently brought the items into the property an 8” fan that was on the package room. This is the occurrence in which some items were inventory but was not entered on issued to the inmate and then removed from his possession. TOMIS LIBN or placed in storage with a This matter has since been corrected." CR 1412/1413. 4a Warden's response, dated 1/13/04, states: "Per TDOC Policy 504.01 “ items in possession of an inmate shall not occupy more than six cubic feet. This size shall be used for cell or room searches and transportation requirements.” In an effort to adhere to TDOC Policies, property room staff allowed only On 11/14 and 12/8 3 inmates were the six cubic feet of property for transport purposes. The transferred to other facilities without all inmates were permitted the option of mailing the items out or of their personal property. donating said items. Again, per policy 504.01 and specific directives from the warden, no more than six cubic feet of property will be transferred with the inmates (except televisions, fans etc). However, at the direction of the contract monitor the property room staff did forward the excess property items." 2a Warden's response dated 1/14/04: The system that was in place devised to appropriately initiate, maintain and/or purge From a random selection of Protective Custody files proved inadequate. The time and segregation files for protective custody date of the Commissioner’s Designee notification and verbal inmates, 2 movement/confinement approval was documented on the Movement/Confinement checklists were not signed by the CD Routing Sheet(s), however, the counselor failed to obtain the and the file containing the checklist for required signatures. The three (3) files referenced above 1 inmate could not be located. have been corrected and forwarded to the Liaison for review and signature. 1~04 monthly COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR Verified 1/21/04, the misplaced documentation was provided for review, CD signed and approved. WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR JANUARY 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 12/30/03 12/31/03 1/6/04 Yes Yes Page 5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. Disciplinary Procedures 1 disciplinary hearing was continued without documentation of reason on Warden's response, dated 1/9/04, indicates that the failure to continuance form or hearing summary; properly document, or distribute documentation, resulted 4a(2) additionally, 4 inmates did not receive from misinterpretation by staff of memo from Chairman; copies of disciplinary hearing clarification memo issued 1/5/04. documents. Verified 1/12/04: reviewed disciplinary procedures and memo from Hearing officer. Use of Force N/A Wardens response, dated 1/6/04, states: "As noted in the A Senior Correctional Officer used report of finding above the facility investigated and took unnecessary force to secure an inmate immediate corrective action. While use of force was relatively in a segregation cell. The inmate was speaking very minor and involved only a push, the employee being escorted from D-Board in was disciplined and a 2-day suspension issued. restraints. The findings of CCA 5-1A While the employee violated policy, I personally feel that this report #03-0118-185-IV concluded that should not have been a contract non-compliance issue. It the Senior use improper force and was was rather an individual employee act that CCA on it’s own suspended for 2 days. addressed and was immediately reported to the monitor." Verified 2/9/04 by reviewing Warden's, incident, disciplinary reports, and segregation documentation. 11a Non- Compliance report issued for Warden's response, dated 1/8/04, indicates that many efforts same item 2/11/04(see below). are ongoing to fill vacant positions, and states: "...all required 11 security position vacancies were not positions that are vacant are manned on a daily basis by filled within 30 days. utilizing overtime. Copies of daily staffing rosters are provided that shows the manning of all mandatory post assignments." NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE No Staffing 1/30/04 No Inmate Trust Fund 3a-e Institution has not prepared quarterly reports concerning "earned interest" account, was not aware of the account or policy requirement. 2/11/04 No Staffing 11a 8 security positions were not filled within 30 days. 2/11/04 No Staffing 11b 1 non-security position was not filled within 45 days. 1~04 monthly COMMENTS/NOTES WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 10/8/03 Yes Inmate Personal Property 10/21/03 Yes Security and Control Searches ITEM NO. 4a 6 Warden's response 10/30/03: A/W has Cell search requests not conducted developed a calendar to help track and according to TOMIS LIBR. monitor cell search requests and follow-ups. Yes Inmate Orientation 1a 10/22/03 Yes Inmate Orientation 2a Yes CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Inmate temporarily sent to SPND Warden's response 10/30/03: No became permanently assigned there, documentation of property inventoried or WCFA didn't store property, no record removed from housing unit upon transfer. of property sent to SPND or placed in Personnel deemed responsible have received storage at WCFA. documented counseling. 10/22/03 11/12/03 NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Page 1 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Verified 2/12/04 by reinspection of inmate transferred to SPND and inmate personal property. 10 of 21 inmates checked signed Warden's 11/6/03 response indicates that preOrientation Acknowledgement form printed packets with pre-marked CR-2110 CR-2110 but didn't check appropriate forms indicate appropriate orientation, orientation procedures; 3 had no however there have been some blank forms in checklist in file. some packets. Segregation files containing orientation Warden's response, dated 11/6/03, indicates information were not present for that a search was done and the missing review. information was found. 4/24/04: Determined by Deputy Warden's response, dated 12/11/03, states: "Do not Concur...inmate had been inaccurately Comm. not to be in nonNon-compliance Inmate scored for detained/warrant scored at his initial (12/10/02) Classification compliance. indication removed from Classification 1a(2)(C) inaccurately, TOMIS LSTS doesn't Hearing (at BCMX), with +5 points for a show detainer “Current Detainer/Charge Pending” Recurring Non-Compliance Issues assessed..." and indicates that the reclass report. done at WCFA was to correct the problem. 11/12/03 12/9/03 Yes Yes Staffing Staffing 11a 11a Warden's response dated 11/20/03: indicates 4/24/04: Deputy Comm. notes that that vacancies are a result of 3 dozen recent Warden has not requested terminations of poorly performing staff, as the Temporary Exemption/Waiver Due 12 security positions vacant over 30 Warden indicates he has discussed with to Extreme Circumstances. NOTE: days. TDOC representatives. Efforts to fill positions See item dated 2/10/04 below. include posting vacancies, job fairs, media ads, assignment of full-time recruiter. Duties are being covered via overtime. Warden's response, dated 12/11/03, states: "...Overtime is utilized as necessary to cover 11 vacant security positions not filled staff shortages and/or provide additional within 30 days. staffing where needed..." and indicates that many efforts are ongoing to fill positions. 2~04 wcfa 2 monthly Non-compliance report issued 12/9/03, 1/6/04, 2/11/04 and 3/11/04 for same item (see below). Non-compliance report issued for same item 1/6/04, 2/11/04 and 3/11/04 (see below). WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 12/15/03 Yes Inmate Personal Property ITEM NO. 1d 12/15/03 Yes Inmate Personal Property 1e 12/15/03 Yes Inmate Personal Property 1f 12/15/03 Yes Inmate Personal Property 2 NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Inmate received package that Warden's response, dated 1/13/04, states: contained non-consumable items; "...This matter has since been corrected. In none of the items was entered on addition, staffing changes have taken place in TOMIS LIBN. the property room due to errors of this nature." Warden's response, dated 1/13/04, states: "The item is now entered on TOMIS LIBN. Segregation staff did not obtain clarification for Same incident as above: no CR-1412 proper issue of the item. The segregation staff Storage Request form was completed in question has worked segregation previously for cooler inmate was not allowed to and was not in the habit of issuing this type of have in segregation that was placed in item. This matter has since been corrected. A storage. new allowable items list for the segregation unit will be submitted to the Warden for review and approval." Warden's response, dated 1/13/04, states: "Policy indicates that the inmate will be provided a copy of said document when Same incident as above: Inmate possible. If not possible, the CR1412 will be wasn’t given a copy of a CR 1412. placed in the inmate’s property file. This error has been corrected. The 1412 was placed in the inmate’s property file." Same incident as above: The stored Warden's response, dated 1/13/04, states: property did not have a CR-1413 "The CR1413 was not present at the time of property tag when viewed by monitor. observation, as the Segregation staff had just Furthermore, the inmate did not recently brought the items into the property receive an 8” fan that was on the room. This is the occurrence in which some package inventory but was not entered items were issued to the inmate and then on TOMIS LIBN or placed in storage removed from his possession. This matter has with a CR 1412/1413. since been corrected." 2~04 wcfa 2 monthly Page 2 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Verified 2/12/04 by reinspection of inmate packages and inmate personal property. Verified 2/12/04 Verified 2/12/04 Verified 2/12/04 WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 3 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Warden's response, dated 1/13/04, states: 4/24/04: Deputy Comm. requests "Per TDOC Policy 504.01 “ items in that contract monitor advise in possession of an inmate shall not occupy writing if monitor requested more than six cubic feet. This size shall be contractor to disregard policy in used for cell or room searches and this instance. 12/15/03 Yes Inmate Personal Property 4a 12/31/03 Yes Use of Force N/A 1/6/04 Yes Staffing 11a transportation requirements.” In an effort to adhere to TDOC Policies, property room staff On 11/14 and 12/8 3 inmates were allowed only the six cubic feet of property for transferred to other facilities without all transport purposes. The inmates were permitted the option of mailing the items out or of their personal property. donating said items. Again, per policy 504.01 and specific directives from the warden, no more than six cubic feet of property will be transferred with the inmates (except televisions, fans etc). However, at the direction of the contract monitor the property room staff did forward the excess property items." Verified 2/12/04 Wardens response, dated 1/6/04, states: "As 4/24/04: Determined by Deputy noted in the report of finding above the facility Comm. not to be a nonA Senior Correctional Officer used investigated and took immediate corrective compliance issue. Institution unnecessary force to secure an action. While use of force was relatively investigated, reported, and took inmate in a segregation cell. The speaking very minor and involved only a push, corrective action concerning this Verified 2/9/04 by reviewing inmate was being escorted from D- the employee was disciplined and a 2-day incident. Finding to be deleted. Warden's, incident, Board in restraints. The findings of suspension issued. disciplinary reports, and CCA 5-1A report #03-0118-185-IV While the employee violated policy, I segregation documentation. concluded that the Senior use personally feel that this should not have been improper force and was suspended for a contract non-compliance issue. It was rather 2 days. an individual employee act that CCA on it’s own addressed and was immediately reported to the monitor." See Deputy Comm. note on same Non-compliance report issued Warden's response, dated 1/8/04, indicates for same item 2/11/04 and that many efforts are ongoing to fill vacant item dated 11/12/03 above, and 3/11/04 (see below). 2/10/04 below. positions, and states: "...all required positions 11 security position vacancies were that are vacant are manned on a daily basis by not filled within 30 days. utilizing overtime. Copies of daily staffing rosters are provided that shows the manning of all mandatory post assignments." 2~04 wcfa 2 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 1/22/04 1/30/04 Yes Yes Inmate Access to Courts Inmate Trust Fund ITEM NO. 6 3a-e NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 4 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Warden's response, dated 3/17/04, indicates Specific services by contract attorney that the list had been posted, but was removed not posted in units. by inmates. It has been replaced. Institution has not prepared quarterly reports concerning "earned interest" account, was not aware of the account or policy requirement. 2/10/04 Yes Staffing 11a 8 security positions were not filled within 30 days. 2/10/04 Yes Staffing 11b 1 non-security position was not filled within 45 days. 2/12/04 No Special Management Inmates 2a Inmate was placed in segregation pending a protective custody hearing without the Commissioner’s Designee’s signature. 2/12/04 No Special Management Inmates 2c(2) The Commissioner’s Designee did not approve the recommended action of the protective custody board. 2/18/04 No Policies and Procedures 1b 9 posts and their post orders were overdue for annual review by the Warden. 2/20/04 No Inmate Commissary 3 9 items on commissary order form were not accurately priced. Warden's response dated 2/18/04.A Trust Fund interest report was provided to the Contract Monitor dated 1/26/04 with all necessary information by the fiscal officer. The report will be maintained for audit and historical reference. Verified 2/18/04 by documentation of trust fund interest report. See Deputy Comm. note on same item dated 11/12/03, above. Determined to be recurring noncompliance issue due to 3 or more findings of non-compliance in 12 month period ( instruments for 7/03, 10/03, 11/03, 12/03, 1/04). Notice of Breach, Cure Period, and Assessment of Liquidated Damages letter to be issued concerning this item. 2~04 wcfa 2 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 2/25/04 No Disciplinary Procedures 2/25/04 No Drug Testing 2/25/04 No Drug Testing 2/25/04 No Drug Testing 2/26/04 No Classification Procedures No Classification Procedures 2/26/04 ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Inmate was segregated pending hearing. Staff failed to enter formal disciplinary report on TOMIS or serve report to the inmate. Although the inmate was released before the 72hour time limit for conducting a 4a(5) hearing, this is at least the 6th time that a non-compliance report has been issued for the same/similar problem (ref. non-compliance reports dated 7/10/03, 7/18/03, 8/12/03, 8/19/03 and 11/25/03). According to TOMIS LIBS a reasonable suspicion drug test was not done. There is no documentation 1c of who requested the test nor of the Warden or designee approving the test. Inmate was drug tested and a positive field test was sent to the designated lab for confirmation. It was discovered inmate had failed to complete the 2c(1) chain of custody properly, all required signatures were not present even through a positive test result was returned from Lab. Drug testing procedures chain of custody not properly completed before 2c(6) being sent to designed lab: Lab returned a positive test result sans inmate's required signature. Checked 25 inmate classifications for past 6 months, Commissioner’s 1a(3) designee hadn’t approved a custody change for 1 inmate. 8 minimum direct inmate records checked, there wasn’t a signed 1d(1) Assignment of Responsibility present in 1 record. 2~04 wcfa 2 monthly Page 5 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 3/11/04 No Staffing ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE 11a 2 security positions not filled within 30 days. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN 2~04 wcfa 2 monthly Page 6 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR March 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. 10/21/03 Security and Control Searches 6 Yes 10/22/03 Yes Inmate Orientation 1a 10/22/03 Yes Inmate Orientation 2a 11/12/03 Yes Staffing 11a 12/9/03 Yes Staffing 11a Yes Inmate Personal Property 12/15/03 4a NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Page 1 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response dated 10/30/03: A/W has Cell search requests not conducted developed a calendar to help track and according to TOMIS LIBR. monitor cell search requests and follow-ups. Verified 3/29/04 by re-inspection of documentation, calendar and TOMIS reports. 10 of 21 inmates checked signed Orientation Acknowledgement form CR-2110 but didn't check appropriate orientation procedures; 3 had no checklist in file. Segregation files containing orientation information were not present for review. Warden's response dated 11/6/03: indicates that pre-printed packets with pre-marked CR2110 forms indicate appropriate orientation, however there have been some blank forms in some packets. Warden's response dated 11/6/03: Indicates that a search was done and the missing information was found. Warden's response dated 11/20/03: indicates that vacancies are a result of 3 dozen recent terminations of poorly performing staff, as the 12 security positions vacant over 30 Warden indicates he has discussed with days. TDOC representatives. Efforts to fill positions include posting vacancies, job fairs, media ads, assignment of full-time recruiter. Duties are being covered via overtime. Warden's response, dated 12/11/03, states: "...Overtime is utilized as necessary to cover 11 vacant security positions not filled staff shortages and/or provide additional within 30 days. staffing where needed..." and indicates that many efforts are ongoing to fill positions. Warden s response, dated 1/13/04, states: "Per TDOC Policy 504.01 “ items in possession of an inmate shall not occupy more than six cubic feet. This size shall be used for cell or room searches and transportation requirements.” In an effort to adhere to TDOC Policies, property room staff allowed only the six cubic feet of property for On 11/14 and 12/8 3 inmates were transport purposes. The inmates were transferred to other facilities without permitted the option of mailing the items out all of their personal property. or donating said items. Again, per policy 504.01 and specific directives from the warden, no more than six cubic feet of property will be transferred with the inmates (except televisions, fans etc). However, at the direction of the contract monitor the property room staff did forward the excess property items " 3~04 monthly DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Verified 3/25/04 by re-inspection of random selection of inmate files. Verified 11/20/03 by reviewing recovered file and 3/25/04 by reviewing sample of other IIRs.. 4/24/04: Deputy Comm. notes that Warden has not requested Temporary Exemption/Waiver Due to Extreme Circumstances. NOTE: See item dated 2/10/04 below. Non-compliance report issued 12/9/03, 1/6/04, 2/10/04, 3/11/04, and 4/13/04 for same item (see below). Non-compliance report issued for See Deputy Comm. comments on same same item 1/6/04, 2/10/04 and items dated 11/12/03 and 2/10/04. 3/11/04 (see below). 4/24/04: Deputy Comm. requests that contract monitor advise in writing regarding Warden's note that monitor requested contractor to disregard policy in this instance. Verified 2/12/04 WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR March 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. 1/6/04 Yes Staffing 11a 1/22/04 Yes Inmate Access to Courts 6 2/10/04 2/10/04 Yes Yes Staffing Staffing NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Page 2 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Warden's response, dated 1/8/04, indicates that many efforts are ongoing to fill vacant positions, and states: "...all required positions Subsequent non-compliance reports See Deputy Comm. comments on same 11 security position vacancies were that are vacant are manned on a daily basis issued for same item 2/10/04 and not filled within 30 days. items dated 11/12/03 and 2/10/04. by utilizing overtime. Copies of daily staffing 3/11/04 (see below). rosters are provided that shows the manning of all mandatory post assignments." Warden's response, dated 3/17/04: Indicates Specific services by contract attorney that the list had been posted, but was not posted in units. removed by inmates. It has been replaced. Verified 3/21/04 by inspection of unit pod bulletin boards. 4/24/04: Determined to be recurring noncompliance issue due to 3 or more Warden's response dated 3/17/04: "With a full findings of non-compliance in 12 month time Recruiter employed. (31) new period ( instruments for 7/03, 10/03, Correctional Officers are to begin training on 11/03, 12/03, 1/04). Notice of Breach, March 15th; and (9) will graduates the same Cure Period, and Assessment of day. In addition, we have also temporarily lost Liquidated Damages letter to be issued staff to the National Guard in support of the concerning this item. Also, see Deputy war." Comm. note on same item dated 11/12/03, above. 11a 8 security positions were not filled within 30 days. 11b 1 non-security position was not filled Same as above within 45 days. 3~04 monthly See comments on same item dated 4/13/04 below. Non-compliance reports issued 11/12/03, 12/9/03, 1/6/04, 2/11/04, 3/11/04, and 4/13/04 for same item (see above and below). Verified 3/11/04 by re-inspection of 2/04 staffing legend, however, item found in non-compliance again 4/13/04 (see below). WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR March 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 2/12/04 Yes Monitoring Instrument Special Management Inmates ITEM NO. 2a 2/12/04 Yes Special Management Inmates 2c(2) 2/18/04 Yes Policies and Procedures 1b 2/20/04 Yes Inmate Commissary 3 NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Inmate was placed in segregation pending a protective custody hearing without the Commissioner’s Designee’s signature. Page 3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Warden's response dated 3/18/04 indicates that proper signatures were subsequently obtained. All parties have been informed; management will closely monitor future instances to maintain compliance. Warden's response dated 3/18/04 states: "A miscommunication occurred whereas the form was misread when interpreting The Commissioner’s Designee did not approval/disapproval information between the approve the recommended action of Commissioner’s Designee and the Warden’s the protective custody board. input... All parties have been informed; management will closely monitor future instances to maintain compliance." Warden's response dated 3/18/04 states: "All Post Orders have been reviewed for 2003; COS Pritchard checked each post and ensured that all manuals were updated with current copy. Additionally, Warden Dotson has initiated the 2004 Annual Post Order Review process effective 3/17/04 to be 9 posts and their post orders were completed not later than 4/30/04. Any and all overdue for annual review by the revisions will be approved by TDOC prior to Warden. implementation. In the investigation of why this occurred it was discovered that the QA office had failed to distribute the 2003 Post Orders as required after completion of the review process. Corrective action was planned for this, however, the QA Manager has resigned." 9 items on commissary order form were not accurately priced. Warden's response dated 3/17/04 states: "All obsolete order forms have been destroyed and the revised form is now being issued to inmates. Going forward, WCF will comply with policy by issuing an updated commissary order form at the same time that approved price changes are incorporated in TOMIS." 3~04 monthly TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. Determined that Notice of Breach, Cure Period, and Assessment of Liquidated Damages letter to be issued concerning this item. Verified 3/4/04 by review of 5/7/04 DCCO CM note: Item has become segregation files and TOMIS reports. recurring non-compliance issue due to 3 or more findings of non-compliance in 12 month period (instruments for 7-9/03, 10-12/03, 1-3/04). Verified 3/4/04 by review of segregation files and TOMIS reports. Verified 3/19/04 by random price check of commissary order form and item cost list. WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR March 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 2/25/04 2/25/04 2/25/04 Yes Yes Yes Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. Disciplinary Procedures Inmate was segregated pending hearing. Staff failed to enter formal disciplinary report on TOMIS or serve report to the inmate. Although the inmate was released before the 72hour time limit for conducting a 4a(5) hearing, this is at least the 6th time that a non-compliance report has been issued for the same/similar problem (ref. non-compliance reports dated 7/10/03, 7/18/03, 8/12/03, 8/19/03 and 11/25/03). Drug Testing Drug Testing 2/25/04 Yes Drug Testing 2/26/04 Yes Classification Procedures 2/26/04 Yes Classification Procedures 1c NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Inmate was drug tested for reasonable suspicion, according to TOMIS LIBS no entry of the test was done for reasonable suspicion. There is no documentation of who requested the test and of the Warden or designee approving the test. Inmate was drug tested and a positive field test was sent to the designated lab for confirmation. It was discovered inmate had failed to complete the 2c(1) chain of custody properly, all required signatures were not present even through a positive test result was returned from Lab. Drug testing procedures chain of custody not properly completed before 2c(6) being sent to designed lab: Lab returned a positive test result sans inmate's required signature. Checked 25 inmate classifications for past 6 months, Commissioner’s 1a(3) designee hadn’t approved a custody change for 1 inmate. 8 minimum direct inmate records checked, there wasn’t a signed 1d(1) Assignment of Responsibility present in 1 record. Page 4 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. Determined that Warden's response dated 3/18/04 states: Notice of Breach, Cure Period, and "Inmate was placed into segregation 2/22/04 and it was discovered by staff on 2/24/04 that Assessment of Liquidated Damages the inmate had not been issued a disciplinary. letter to be issued concerning this item. 5/7/04 DCCO CM note: Item has become Procedures and checklists are in place to ensure compliance, however, simply were not a recurring non-compliance issue due followed in this instance by [a] Capt., Lt., and to 3 or more findings of non-compliance Sgt. Problem Solving Notices have been in 12 month period (instruments for 7placed in each personnel file. 9/03, 10-12/03, 1-3/04). Warden's previous responses include: "Misinterpretation of policy", "administrative error(s)", "TOMIS terminals inoperable", "staff didn't utilize the system developed". The Warden has developed procedures in order to prevent recurrences, taken corrective action against staff and implemented new training procedures which have not alleviated this area of noncompliance. Warden's response dated 4/12/04 states: "Responsible suspicion drug testing is approved by the Assistant Chief of Security and above per designation of the Warden. These approvals are documented in the Reasonable Suspicion Log Book and annotated as such. This documentation failed to occur in this instance. Appropriate disciplinary action has been taken." Verified 3/8/04 by re-inspection of drug testing records and documentation. Warden's response dated 4/12/04 states: "...it was found that the chain of custody was not properly completed. The employee responsible for completing the chain of custody has since been terminated for not completing job duties as required." Same as above. Warden's response dated 4/12/04 indicates that since the non-compliance report was issued the officer has received the proper training. Non-compliance report issued 3/8/04 for same item. Wardens response dated 3/17/04 indicates that the reclass was signed by Commissioner’s Designee 3/4/04. Verified 3/17/04 by review of inmates' institutional file. Warden's response dated 3/17/04 indicates that the inmate assignment of responsibility form is now in the institutional file (it previously was with the reclass at the time it was to be filed). Same as above. 3~04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR March 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 3/4/04 3/4/04 Monitoring Instrument No Vocational Academic No Vocational Academic ITEM NO. 2c(4) 3 NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Page 5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Warden's response dated 3/18/04 indicates: One Academic Instructor's application for alternative licensure was submitted via TDOC’s education department to the Tennessee Department of Education in August 2003. She received notification from the Tennessee Department of Education in December 2003 that additional information Principle’s personnel files do not have was needed. This information was submitted current teacher’s license or waiver for in February 2004. We are currently awaiting the processing of the application from the 2 Academic instructor’s. Tennessee Department of Education. She is not assigned to teach academic classes at this time and is being used to deliver the Life Skills program at the facility. The other Academic Instructor's application for licensure was submitted via TDOC education department to the Tennessee Department of Education in September 2003. She received notification from the Tennessee Department of Education in December 2003 that additional coursework would be required prior to licensure, and is currently enrolled in those classes at Freed Hardeman University. The licensure office at Freed Hardeman has indicated that her coursework will be completed in April 2003. The licensure office Two academic instructor’s do not have at Freed Hardeman has also indicated that required proof of teacher’s licensure they will provide the necessary information for or waiver on file. licensure to the Tennessee Department of Education dependent upon her successful completion of these classes. She is not assigned to teach an academic class at this time and is being utilized as a substitute teacher. The status of both instructors will be reviewed no later than May 15, 2004, in order to determine their continued employment status. 3~04 monthly TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. requests Contract Monitor to review issue by May 30, 2004, and advise Deputy Comm. re: compliance status. 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. requests Contract Monitor to review issue by May 30, 2004, and advise Deputy Comm. re: compliance status. DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR March 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Page 6 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN No Vocational Academic 2c(6) The annual report to the Warden and Education Director could not be provided. 3/8/04 No Inmate Drug Testing 2c(6) Untrained staff have conducted field Wardens response dated 4/6/04 indicates that drug testing, however, no the 2 staff have received training, and that documentation of training in their files. documentation is now in their training files. No Inmate Drug Testing 2e 3/8/04 No Inmate Drug Testing 6a 3/11/04 3/21/04 Yes No Staffing Security and Control Counts 11a 6 DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Warden's response dated 3/18/04 indicates that the principle did not complete the annual report to the warden and education director because TDOC inmates had not been assigned to classes for a sufficient amount of time to complete this report in July 2003. He will be instructed to complete this report with a completion date of March 19, 2004 for this task. Copies will be provided to the contract monitor upon completion. 3/4/04 3/8/04 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response dated 4/6/04 indicates 5 inmates had positive lab results that that the officer was aware of policy did not result in a disciplinary report requirements and failed to complete issuance. appropriate entries; the received disciplinary action and her employment terminated. Warden's response dated 4/6/04 states: "An administrative error was made, however, 4 inmates were reclassified and effective immediately the records department transferred to MTCX annex for prewill e-mail the drug testing department to release without prior drug tests. ensure notification is made. The drug testing department will file all incoming e-mails to ensure compliance." Warden's response dated 4/6/04 states: "The Warden and Executive Team continue to keep both retention and quality recruitment a high 5/11/04: included in Notice. See priority. We continually advertise in local 2 security positions not filled within 30 media, and maintain a close relationship with comments on same item dated 2/10/04 days. the State Employment Office. A new training and 11/12/03, above. Pre-Service class is scheduled for 4/19/04 and hopefully will provide staffing exceeding current requirements." Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: "Policy and procedures are in place to During 4:30 AM count, cell doors educate staff in proper count procedures. were discovered open (unlocked) with These procedures were not followed, and inmates present inside during count. Problem Solving Notices were issued on The floor officer was not present those officers assigned. Additionally, the during this inspection. Chief of Security has scheduled a briefing 3/25/04 with all Shift Captains to reinforce these directives." 3~04 monthly Non-compliance reports issued 11/12/03, 12/9/03, 1/6/04, 2/11/04, 3/11/04, and 4/13/04 for same item (see above and below). WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR March 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 3/23/04 3/23/04 3/23/04 No No No Monitoring Instrument Visitation Visitation Visitation ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Page 7 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response dated 4/7/04 indicates that the appropriate notifications were made on TOMIS as per TDOC policy 507.01. That policy requires TOMIS LCD2 to reflect suspensions. In addition, policy 502.02 states similar language. Neither policy requires that disciplinary sanctions for drug screens be placed in the visitation file, only that entries be made on TOMIS. 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. Requests Contract Monitor to verify finding based on Warden's response related to policy requirements. 8a Inmate was found guilty of drugs possession and issued a 6-month visitation suspension. No documentation present in visitation file. 8b Warden's response dated 4/7/04 indicates that no docket was received by Visitation from TOMIS LCD2 visitor status entry does the DHO to indicate a disciplinary sanction not reflect the suspension identified in The DHO will in the future forward a copy of item 8a, above. the docket to the visitation senior correctional officer as they are generated. 11a Inmate had his visit terminated for misconduct. Warden issued a noncontact visit restriction. No documentation sent visitation supervisor or placed in visitation file. 5/13/04 DCCO CM note: Documentation sent to SCO and placed in file was for The Warden's response, dated 4/7/04, states: suspension, not non-contact visitation. "Documentation regarding the suspension of (Emphasis added to "Issue" and "warden's response" columns for [the inmate's] visitor was forwarded to the clarification.) SCO is Visitation visitation senior correctional officer. The Supervisor per staffing pattern; policy visitation SCO did notate the restriction on requires notification to Vis. Supv. and TOMIS and placed a copy of the restriction document in the inmate’s file on March 2, file of non-contact visit restrictions. 2004. In addition to the letter, the postmarked envelope is also placed in the file on the day that the visitation senior receives it." 3~04 monthly DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR March 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. 3/23/04 No Visitation 11b 3/24/04 No Inmate Jobs 12 3/24/04 No Inmate Jobs 15 4/13/04 4/13/04 No No Staffing Staffing 11a 11b NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Page 8 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: "The visitor for [the inmate] was incorrectly TOMIS entry shows a visitor was suspended. The correct revision for nonsuspended from visiting an inmate for contact status has been made. To prevent 60 days. TOMIS should reflect future reoccurrences, only the visitation senior restricted to non-contact. correctional officer will input this data into TOMIS. Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: ": It Inmates with a disciplinary dismissal was a misunderstanding of policy that all are being listed and restricted from inmates that have received a Class A any job register for 90 days, not just disciplinary were to be removed from all job registers for the same or higher pay registers and current job assignments, not level. being allowed another job for 90 days. As of 4/08/04 this has been corrected." Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: "Three of the five February Job Audits were not entered on TOMIS/LJEF. TOMIS LJEF will Of the 5 job assessments required not accept Education Classes (ABE, etc.). monthly, only 2 were completed and The Jobs Coordinator has been instructed that entered on TOMIS LJEF. to comply with the Policy requirement, 5 job class audits will be conducted over-and-above any audits conducted on Educational job positions." During monitoring the Jobs Coordinator said she hadn't done the job audit on TOMIS. 12 security positions not filled within 30 days. Non-compliance report issued 4/13/04. See comments on same item dated 2/10/04 and 11/12/03, above. 1 non-security position not filled within 45 days. 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. Determined that Notice of Breach, Cure Period, and Assessment of Liquidated Damages letter to be issued concerning this item. 5/7/04 DCCO CM note: Item has become recurring non-compliance issue due to 3 or more findings of non-compliance in 12 month period (instruments for 10/03, 1/04, 3/04). 3~04 monthly DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Non-compliance report issued 11/12/03, 12/9/03, 1/6/04, 2/11/04, 3/11/04, and 4/13/04 for same item (see above). WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR APRIL 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 11/12/03 12/9/03 12/15/03 1/6/04 Yes Yes Yes Yes Monitoring Instrument Staffing Staffing Inmate Personal Property Staffing ITEM NO. 11a 11a 4a 11a NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Warden's response dated 11/20/03: indicates that vacancies are a result of 3 dozen recent terminations of poorly performing staff, as the 12 security positions vacant over 30 Warden indicates he has discussed with days. TDOC representatives. Efforts to fill positions include posting vacancies, job fairs, media ads, assignment of full-time recruiter. Duties are being covered via overtime. Warden's response, dated 12/11/03, states: "...Overtime is utilized as necessary to cover 11 vacant security positions not filled staff shortages and/or provide additional within 30 days. staffing where needed..." and indicates that many efforts are ongoing to fill positions. Warden s response, dated 1/13/04, states: "Per TDOC Policy 504.01 “ items in possession of an inmate shall not occupy more than six cubic feet. This size shall be used for cell or room searches and transportation requirements.” In an effort to adhere to TDOC Policies, property room staff allowed only the six cubic feet of property for On 11/14 and 12/8 3 inmates were transport purposes. The inmates were transferred to other facilities without permitted the option of mailing the items out all of their personal property. or donating said items. Again, per policy 504.01 and specific directives from the warden, no more than six cubic feet of property will be transferred with the inmates (except televisions, fans etc). However, at the direction of the contract monitor the property room staff did forward the excess property items " Warden's response, dated 1/8/04, indicates that many efforts are ongoing to fill vacant positions, and states: "...all required positions 11 security position vacancies were that are vacant are manned on a daily basis not filled within 30 days. by utilizing overtime. Copies of daily staffing rosters are provided that shows the manning of all mandatory post assignments." Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Page 1 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 4/24/04: Deputy Comm. notes that Warden has not requested Temporary Non-compliance reports issued Exemption/Waiver Due to Extreme 12/9/03, 1/6/04, 2/10/04, 3/11/04, Circumstances. NOTE: See item dated 4/13/04, and 5/10/04 for same item 2/10/04 below. (see below). See Deputy Comm. comments on same items dated 11/12/03 and 2/10/04. Non-compliance reports issued for same item 1/6/04, 2/10/04, 3/11/04, 4/13/04, and 5/10/04 (see below). 5/25/04: Deputy Comm. requested that contract monitor advise in writing regarding Warden's note that monitor requested contractor to disregard policy in this instance (see last sentence of Warden's response at left). Monitor advised that property in question was taken from inmates prior Verified 2/12/04 to placement in segregation due to segregation property restrictions, not due to violation of 6 cubic feet limit. When inmates were transferred, property not transferred with them. Inmates were entitled to property. See Deputy Comm. comments on same items dated 11/12/03 and 2/10/04. Subsequent non-compliance reports issued for same item 2/10/04, 3/11/04, 4/13/04, and 5/10/04 (see below). 4/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR APRIL 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 2/10/04 Yes Monitoring Instrument Staffing ITEM NO. 11a NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE 8 security positions were not filled within 30 days. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 2 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES 5/20/04: Letter of Notice issued. 4/24/04: Determined to be recurring noncompliance issue due to 3 or more findings of non-compliance in 12 month period ( Warden's response dated 3/17/04: "With a full instruments for 7/03, 10/03, 11/03, 12/03, time Recruiter employed. (31) new 1/04). Notice of Breach, Cure Period, and Correctional Officers are to begin training on Assessment of Liquidated Damages letter March 15th; and (9) will graduates the same to be issued concerning this item. Also, day. In addition, we have also temporarily lost see Deputy Comm. note on same item staff to the National Guard in support of the dated 11/12/03, above. war." DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Non-compliance reports issued 11/12/03, 12/9/03, 1/6/04, 2/11/04, 3/11/04, 4/13/04, and 5/10/04 for same item (see above and below). See comments on same item dated 4/13/04 below. 2/10/04 2/12/04 Yes Yes Staffing Special Management Inmates 11b 2a 1 non-security position was not filled Same as above within 45 days. Inmate was placed in segregation pending a protective custody hearing without the Commissioner’s Designee’s signature. Warden's response dated 3/18/04 indicates that proper signatures were subsequently obtained. All parties have been informed; management will closely monitor future instances to maintain compliance. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Verified 3/11/04 by re-inspection of 2/04 staffing legend, however, item found in non-compliance again 4/13/04 (see below). 5/20/04: Letter of Notice issued. 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. Determined that Notice of Breach, Cure Period, and Assessment of Liquidated Damages letter to be issued concerning this item. 5/7/04 DCCO CM note: Item has become recurring nonVerified 3/4/04 by review of compliance issue due to 3 or more findings segregation files and TOMIS reports. of non-compliance in 12 month period (instruments for 7-9/03, 10-12/03, 1-3/04). 4/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR APRIL 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 2/18/04 2/25/04 2/25/04 Yes Yes Yes Monitoring Instrument Policies and Procedures Disciplinary Procedures Drug Testing ITEM NO. 1b NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE 9 posts and their post orders were overdue for annual review by the Warden. Inmate was segregated pending hearing. Staff failed to enter formal disciplinary report on TOMIS or serve report to the inmate. Although the inmate was released before the 72hour time limit for conducting a 4a(5) hearing, this is at least the 6th time that a non-compliance report has been issued for the same/similar problem (ref. non-compliance reports dated 7/10/03, 7/18/03, 8/12/03, 8/19/03 and 11/25/03). 2c(6) Drug testing procedures chain of custody not properly completed before being sent to designed lab: Lab returned a positive test result sans inmate's required signature. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 3 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Warden's response dated 3/18/04 states: "All Post Orders have been reviewed for 2003; COS...checked each post and ensured that all manuals were updated with current copy. Additionally, Warden...has initiated the 2004 Annual Post Order Review process effective 3/17/04 to be completed not later than 4/30/04. Any and all revisions will be approved by TDOC prior to implementation. In the investigation of why this occurred it was discovered that the QA office had failed to distribute the 2003 Post Orders as required after completion of the review process. Corrective action was planned for this, however, the QA Manager has resigned." 5/20/04: Letter of Notice issued. 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. Determined that Notice of Breach, Cure Period, and Assessment of Warden's response dated 3/18/04 states: "Inmate was placed into segregation 2/22/04 Liquidated Damages letter to be issued and it was discovered by staff on 2/24/04 that concerning this item. 5/7/04 DCCO CM the inmate had not been issued a disciplinary. note: Item has become a recurring nonProcedures and checklists are in place to compliance issue due to 3 or more findings ensure compliance, however, simply were not of non-compliance in 12 month period followed in this instance by [a] Capt., Lt., and (instruments for 7-9/03, 10-12/03, 1-3/04). Sgt. Problem Solving Notices have been placed in each personnel file. Warden's response dated 4/12/04 indicates that since the non-compliance report was issued the officer has received the proper training. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Warden's previous responses include: "Misinterpretation of policy", "administrative error(s)", "TOMIS terminals inoperable", "staff didn't utilize the system developed". The Warden has developed procedures in order to prevent recurrences, taken corrective action against staff and implemented new training procedures which have not alleviated this area of noncompliance. Non-compliance report issued 3/8/04 for same item. 4/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR APRIL 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 3/4/04 3/4/04 Yes Yes Monitoring Instrument Vocational Academic Vocational Academic ITEM NO. 2c(4) 3 NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Warden's response dated 3/18/04 indicates: One Academic Instructor's application for alternative licensure was submitted via TDOC’s education department to the Tennessee Department of Education in August 2003. She received notification from the Tennessee Department of Education in December 2003 that additional information Principle’s personnel files do not have was needed. This information was submitted current teacher’s license or waiver for in February 2004. We are currently awaiting the processing of the application from the 2 Academic instructor’s. Tennessee Department of Education. She is not assigned to teach academic classes at this time and is being used to deliver the Life Skills program at the facility. The other Academic Instructor's application for licensure was submitted via TDOC education department to the Tennessee Department of Education in September 2003. She received notification from the Tennessee Department of Education in December 2003 that additional coursework would be required prior to licensure, and is currently enrolled in those classes at Freed Hardeman University. The licensure office at Freed Hardeman has indicated that her coursework will be completed in April 2003. The licensure office Two academic instructor’s do not have at Freed Hardeman has also indicated that required proof of teacher’s licensure they will provide the necessary information for or waiver on file. licensure to the Tennessee Department of Education dependent upon her successful completion of these classes. She is not assigned to teach an academic class at this time and is being utilized as a substitute teacher. The status of both instructors will be reviewed no later than May 15, 2004, in order to determine their continued employment status. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Page 4 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. requests Contract Monitor to review issue by May 30, 2004, and advise Deputy Comm. re: compliance status. 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. requests Contract Monitor to review issue by May 30, 2004, and advise Deputy Comm. re: compliance status. 4/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR APRIL 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Yes Vocational Academic 2c(6) The annual report to the Warden and Education Director could not be provided. 3/8/04 Yes Inmate Drug Testing 2c(6) Untrained staff have conducted field Wardens response dated 4/6/04 indicates that drug testing, however, no the 2 staff have received training, and that documentation of training in their files. documentation is now in their training files. Yes Inmate Drug Testing 2e 3/8/04 Yes Inmate Drug Testing 6a 3/11/04 3/21/04 Yes Yes Staffing Security and Control Counts 11a 6 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response dated 3/18/04 indicates that the principle did not complete the annual report to the warden and education director because TDOC inmates had not been assigned to classes for a sufficient amount of time to complete this report in July 2003. He will be instructed to complete this report with a completion date of March 19, 2004 for this task. Copies will be provided to the contract monitor upon completion. 3/4/04 3/8/04 Page 5 DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Verified 3/19/04 by review of report submitted. Warden's response dated 4/6/04 indicates 5 inmates had positive lab results that that the officer was aware of policy did not result in a disciplinary report requirements and failed to complete issuance. appropriate entries; the received disciplinary action and her employment terminated. Warden's response dated 4/6/04 states: "An administrative error was made, however, 4 inmates were reclassified and effective immediately the records department transferred to MTCX annex for prewill e-mail the drug testing department to release without prior drug tests. ensure notification is made. The drug testing department will file all incoming e-mails to ensure compliance." 5/11/04: included in Notice. See comments Warden's response dated 4/6/04 states: "The Warden and Executive Team continue to keep on same item dated 2/10/04 and 11/12/03, both retention and quality recruitment a high above. priority. We continually advertise in local 2 security positions not filled within 30 media, and maintain a close relationship with days. the State Employment Office. A new training Pre-Service class is scheduled for 4/19/04 and hopefully will provide staffing exceeding current requirements." Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: "Policy and procedures are in place to During 4:30 AM count, cell doors educate staff in proper count procedures. were discovered open (unlocked) with These procedures were not followed, and inmates present inside during count. Problem Solving Notices were issued on The floor officer was not present those officers assigned. Additionally, the during this inspection. Chief of Security has scheduled a briefing 3/25/04 with all Shift Captains to reinforce these directives." Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Non-compliance reports issued 11/12/03, 12/9/03, 1/6/04, 2/11/04, 3/11/04, 4/13/04, and 5/10/04 for same item (see above and below). Verified 4/28/04 by monitoring count procedures on shift. 4/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR APRIL 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 3/23/04 3/23/04 3/23/04 Yes Yes Yes Monitoring Instrument Visitation Visitation Visitation ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response dated 4/7/04 indicates that the appropriate notifications were made on TOMIS as per TDOC policy 507.01. That policy requires TOMIS LCD2 to reflect suspensions. In addition, policy 502.02 states similar language. Neither policy requires that disciplinary sanctions for drug screens be placed in the visitation file, only that entries be made on TOMIS. 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. Requests Contract Monitor to verify finding based on Warden's response related to policy requirements. 8a Inmate was found guilty of drugs possession and issued a 6-month visitation suspension. No documentation present in visitation file. 8b Warden's response dated 4/7/04 indicates that no docket was received by Visitation from TOMIS LCD2 visitor status entry does the DHO to indicate a disciplinary sanction not reflect the suspension identified in The DHO will in the future forward a copy of item 8a, above. the docket to the visitation senior correctional officer as they are generated. 11a Inmate had his visit terminated for misconduct. Warden issued a noncontact visit restriction. No documentation sent visitation supervisor or placed in visitation file. Page 6 DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 5/13/04 DCCO CM note: Documentation sent to SCO and placed in file was for The Warden's response, dated 4/7/04, states: suspension, not non-contact visitation. "Documentation regarding the suspension of (Emphasis added to "Issue" and "warden's response" columns for clarification.) SCO [the inmate's] visitor was forwarded to the is Visitation Supervisor per staffing pattern; visitation senior correctional officer. The policy requires notification to Vis. Supv. visitation SCO did notate the restriction on and file of non-contact visit restrictions. TOMIS and placed a copy of the restriction document in the inmate’s file on March 2, 2004. In addition to the letter, the postmarked envelope is also placed in the file on the day that the visitation senior receives it." Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 4/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR APRIL 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. 3/23/04 Yes Visitation 11b 3/24/04 Yes Inmate Jobs 12 3/24/04 Yes Inmate Jobs 15 4/13/04 4/13/04 Yes Yes Staffing Staffing 11a 11b NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 7 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: "The visitor for [the inmate] was incorrectly TOMIS entry shows a visitor was suspended. The correct revision for nonsuspended from visiting an inmate for contact status has been made. To prevent 60 days. TOMIS should reflect future reoccurrences, only the visitation senior restricted to non-contact. correctional officer will input this data into TOMIS. Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: ": It Inmates with a disciplinary dismissal was a misunderstanding of policy that all are being listed and restricted from inmates that have received a Class A any job register for 90 days, not just disciplinary were to be removed from all job registers for the same or higher pay registers and current job assignments, not level. being allowed another job for 90 days. As of 4/08/04 this has been corrected." Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: "Three of the five February Job Audits were not entered on TOMIS/LJEF. TOMIS LJEF will Of the 5 job assessments required not accept Education Classes (ABE, etc.). monthly, only 2 were completed and The Jobs Coordinator has been instructed that entered on TOMIS LJEF. to comply with the Policy requirement, 5 job class audits will be conducted over-and-above any audits conducted on Educational job positions." 12 security positions not filled within 30 days. Non-compliance report issued 4/13/04. 1 non-security position not filled within 45 days. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS During monitoring the Jobs Coordinator said she hadn't done the job audit on TOMIS. See comments on same item dated 2/10/04 and 11/12/03, above. Non-compliance reports issued 11/12/03, 12/9/03, 1/6/04, 2/11/04, 3/11/04, 4/13/04, and 5/10/04 for same item (see above). 5/20/04: Letter of Notice issued. 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. Determined that Notice of Breach, Cure Period, and Assessment of Liquidated Damages letter to be issued Non-compliance reports previously concerning this item. 5/7/04 DCCO CM issued 10/03, 1/04, 3/04, 4/04 note: Item has become recurring noncompliance issue due to 3 or more findings of non-compliance in 12 month period (instruments for 10/03, 1/04, 3/04). 4/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR APRIL 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument 4/15/04 No Disciplinary Procedures 4/20/04 No Policy and Procedures 4/22/04 4/28/04 No Commissary No Inmate Orientation ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Warden's response, dated 4/27/04, states: "Inmates were placed into segregation on 04/10/04 at 2:50 a.m. The hearings on the inmates were conducted on 04/13/04. The 2 inmates segregated pending inmates were locked up on the third shift and hearing. Staff failed to schedule cases were heard with in three days; however, hearings within proscribed policy time they were not heard until the middle on the limit of 72 hours. This is at least the third day. This was done to ensure that the 4a(5) 7th time that a non-compliance report inmate were given time for advisors to prepare has been issued for the same/similar the cases to ensure that due process problem (ref. non-compliance reports procedures were met. Cases can be heard dated 7/10/03, 7/18/03, 8/12/03, earlier than the third day with the 8/19/03, 11/25/03 and 2/25/04). understanding that the inmate’s advisors will only be given one to one and half days to prepare the case. I believe that although the letter of the policy was not followed that the intent and spirit of the policy was followed." Warden’s response, dated 4/27/04, indicates that a Unit Manager has placed new post orders in the effective areas and that Shift During inspection of 15 WCFA posts Supervisors and Unit Managers were and their post orders the following 3 instructed to check post orders routinely and post orders were not present for 1b to instruct their Senior Correctional Officer to review and 1 was overdue for annual review and ensure that post orders are review by the Warden. located in the required locations on a daily basis. 3 1c During monitoring of WCFA inmate commissary, copies of order forms obtained from institutional commissary for general population and segregation were compared. A sample of 15 items was selected. There were 5 items with different prices (Items # 131, 137, 605, 606, and 611); therefore, inmates in general population and segregation are charged different prices for the same items. 2 inmates signed and dated CR-2110 inmate orientation acknowledgment form, but not within the 7 day period stated in policy. Wardens response, dated: 4/22/04, indicates that he does not concur with a noncompliance finding because, although some outdated segregation commissary forms were still in circulation, the segregation inmates and general population inmates actually paid the same prices. Outdated forms have all been collected and destroyed. Page 8 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 5/18/04 DCCO CM note: This noncompliance report issued to Warden prior to Notice letter for same issue being sent from Commissioner to contractor. Verified 4/23/04 by review of new commissary forms and destruction of out-dated forms. Warden’s response, dated 5/404, indicates that he concur with monitor’s findings: 1 inmate was oriented 2 days late, 1 oriented 4 days late. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 4/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR APRIL 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 5/10/04 5/10/04 No No Monitoring Instrument Staffing Staffing ITEM NO. 11a 11b NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN 9 security positions vacant over 30 days. 1 non-security position vacant over 45 days. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Page 9 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES 5/18/04 DCCO CM note: This noncompliance report issued to Warden prior to Notice letter for same issue being sent from Commissioner to contractor. 5/18/04 DCCO CM note: This noncompliance report issued to Warden prior to Notice letter for same issue being sent from Commissioner to contractor. DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Non-compliance reports issued 11/12/03, 12/9/03, 1/6/04, 2/11/04, 3/11/04, 4/13/04, and 5/10/04 for same item (see above). Non-compliance reports previously issued 10/03, 1/04, 3/04, 4/04 4/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 11/12/03 12/9/03 1/6/04 Yes Yes Yes Staffing Staffing Staffing ITEM NO. 11a 11a 11a NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 1 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS See Deputy Comm. note dated 7/6/04 on same item dated 2/10/04, below. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: 45 day temporary waiver granted 6/4/04 Warden's response dated 11/20/03: indicates to provision requiring security that vacancies are a result of 3 dozen recent positions to be filled within 30 days. terminations of poorly performing staff, as the Warden requested by Deputy Comm. Verified: See verification 12 security positions Warden indicates he has discussed with TDOC to provide info explaining means of comment for same item dated vacant over 30 days. representatives. Efforts to fill positions include providing adequate service during 2/10/04. posting vacancies, job fairs, media ads, vacancies. 5/20/04: Letter of Notice assignment of full-time recruiter. Duties are issued (based on 2/10/04 report). 4/24/04: Deputy Comm. notes that being covered via overtime. Warden has not requested Temporary Exemption/Waiver Due to Extreme Circumstances. NOTE: See item dated 2/10/04 below. Warden's response, dated 12/11/03, states: 11 vacant security "...Overtime is utilized as necessary to cover positions not filled within 30 staff shortages and/or provide additional staffing days. where needed..." and indicates that many efforts are ongoing to fill positions. Warden's response, dated 1/8/04, indicates that many efforts are ongoing to fill vacant positions, and states: "...all required positions that are 11 security position vacant are manned on a daily basis by utilizing vacancies were not filled overtime. Copies of daily staffing rosters are within 30 days. provided that shows the manning of all mandatory post assignments." Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print See Deputy Comm. note dated 7/6/04 on same item dated 2/10/04, below. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: Same as above for 11/12/03. 5/20/04: Letter of Notice issued (based on 2/10/04 report). See Deputy Comm. comments on same items dated 11/12/03 and 2/10/04. See Deputy Comm. note dated 7/6/04 on same item dated 2/10/04, below. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: Same as above for 11/12/03. 5/20/04: Letter of Notice issued (based on 2/10/04 report). See Deputy Comm. comments on same items dated 11/12/03 and 2/10/04 Verified: See verification comment for same item dated 2/10/04. Verified: See verification comment for same item dated 2/10/04. 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 2/10/04 Yes Staffing ITEM NO. 11a NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE 8 security positions were not filled within 30 days. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 2 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES 7/6/04: Deputy Comm. granted 45 day waiver of 30 day fill requirement 6/4/04. Warden's response indicates that appropriate steps were taken to ensure proper coverage of security positions when positions were vacant, and that efforts to fill vacancies are being diligently pursued. Since this nonWarden's response dated 3/17/04: "With a full compliance issue was addressed time Recruiter employed. (31) new Correctional within the cure period, no Officers are to begin training on March 15th; and liquidated damages will be (9) will graduates the same day. In addition, we assessed at this time, however, have also temporarily lost staff to the National future non-compliance concerning Guard in support of the war." this issue will result in immediate Warden's 6/10/04 response to 5/20/04 Letter assessment of liquidated damages. of Notice indicates that request for temporary This determination also applies to waiver of 30 day fill requirement requested. same items dated 3/11/04, 4/13/04, Response also indicates amount of overtime 5/10/04, and 6/7/04, below, which paid to ensure that required posts were were found in non-compliance covered during periods in which positions subsequent to this report but prior were not filled. to receipt of the Letter of Notice and the corrective actions taken. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: Same as above for 11/12/03. 5/20/04: Letter of Notice issued (based on this report). 4/24/04 DCCO CM note: Determined to be recurring non-compliance issue due to 3 findings in 12 month period (7/03, 10/03, 11/03, 12/03, 1/04). Letter of Notice to be issued. Also, see Deputy Comm. note on same item dated 11/12/03, above. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Verified: WCFA verified waiver request and approval and use of overtime to cover posts approx. 6/11/04. 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 2/10/04 2/12/04 2/18/04 Yes Yes Yes Staffing Special Management Inmates Policies and Procedures ITEM NO. 11b 2a 1b NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 3 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES See Deputy Comm. note dated 7/6/04 on same item dated 4/13/04, 1 non-security position was below. 5/20/04: Letter of Notice Same as above not filled within 45 days. issued based on report dated 4/13/04. See comments on same item dated 4/13/04 below. 7/6/04: Deputy Comm. determined that procedures effected by institution have apparently resolved the non-compliance, based upon the monitor's verification. No liquidated damages Warden's response dated 3/18/04 indicates that will be assessed at this time, proper signatures were subsequently obtained. however, future non-compliance All parties have been informed; management will concerning this issue will result in Inmate was placed in closely monitor future instances to maintain immediate assessment of segregation pending a compliance. protective custody hearing Warden's 6/10/04 response to 5/20/04 Letter liquidated damages. 5/20/04: Letter without the of Notice issued. 5/11/04: Deputy of Notice indicates that the PC procedures Commissioner’s Comm. determined that Notice of have been reviewed by appropriate Designee’s signature. Breach, Cure Period, and supervisory staff, who will monitor the Assessment of Liquidated Damages process to ensure proper procedures are letter to be issued concerning this adhered to. item. 5/7/04 DCCO CM note: Item has become recurring noncompliance issue due to 3 or more findings of non-compliance in 12 month period (instruments for 7-9/03, 10-12/03, 1-3/04). 9 posts and their post orders were overdue for annual review by the Warden. Warden's response dated 3/18/04 indicates that post orders have all been revised and distributed. Missing post orders due to failure of QA to distribute properly, corrective action was planned for this, however, the QA Manager has resigned." Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Verified: See verification comment for same item dated 4/13/04. Verified approx. 6/11/04: CM indicates no recurrences of problem between receipt of original response of Warden and subsequent Warden's response to 5/20/04 Letter of Notice. Verified 3/4/04 by review of segregation files and TOMIS reports. Non-compliance issued 4/20/04 for same/similar item. 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 2/25/04 2/25/04 Yes Yes ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 4 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Disciplinary Procedures 7/6/04: Deputy Comm. determined that procedures effected by institution should be sufficient to ensure appropriate documentation is completed and distributed in cases of segregation. Disciplinary action against staff who fail to Inmate was segregated follow procedures is appropriate. pending hearing. Staff Warden's response dated 3/18/04 states: Since this issue was adequately failed to enter formal "Inmate was placed into segregation 2/22/04 and addressed during the cure period, disciplinary report on it was discovered by staff on 2/24/04 that the no liquidated damages will be TOMIS or serve report to inmate had not been issued a disciplinary. the inmate. Although the Procedures and checklists are in place to ensure assessed, however, continued violations of policy procedures in inmate was released compliance, however, simply were not followed this regard may result in immediate before the 72-hour time in this instance by [a] Capt., Lt., and Sgt. assessment of Liquidated limit for conducting a Problem Solving Notices have been placed in 4a(5) Damages with no cure period. This hearing, this is at least the each personnel file. determination also applies to the 6th time that a nonWarden's 6/10/04 response to 5/20/04 Letter same item found in noncompliance report has of Notice indicates that the inmate was compliance on 4/15/04, below. been issued for the released from segregation as soon as staff 5/20/04: Letter of Notice issued. same/similar problem (ref. discovered the error, and that disciplinary 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. Determined non-compliance reports action was taken against supervisory staff that Notice of Breach, Cure Period, dated 7/10/03, 7/18/03, who failed to follow correct procedures. and Assessment of Liquidated 8/12/03, 8/19/03 and Damages letter to be issued 11/25/03). concerning this item. 5/7/04 DCCO CM note: Item has become a recurring non-compliance issue due to 3 or more findings of noncompliance in 12 month period (instruments for 7-9/03, 10-12/03, 13/04). Verified: WCFA CM verified release of inmates and disciplinary action against staff approx. 3/22/04. No subsequent instances of failure to serve segregated inmates with appropriate documents between this incident and Warden's 6/10/04 response to Commissioner's 5/20/04 Letter of Notice. See also same item number dated 4/15/04, below. Drug Testing Drug testing procedures chain of custody not properly completed before Warden's response dated 4/12/04 indicates that 2c(6) being sent to designed lab: since the non-compliance report was issued the Lab returned a positive test officer has received the proper training. result sans inmate's required signature. Verified 6/1/04: By review of drug testing procedures and past chain of custody forms. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 5 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. requests Contract Monitor to review issue by May 30, 2004, and advise Deputy Comm. re: compliance status. 3/4/04 3/4/04 3/8/04 3/8/04 Yes Yes Yes Yes Vocational Academic Vocational Academic Inmate Drug Testing Inmate Drug Testing Principle’s personnel files do not have current 2c(4) teacher’s license or waiver for 2 Academic instructor’s. 3 Two academic instructor’s do not have required proof of teacher’s licensure or waiver on file. Untrained staff have conducted field drug 2c(6) testing, however, no documentation of training in their files. 2e Warden's response dated 3/18/04 indicates: One Academic Instructor's application for alternative licensure was submitted August 2003. Additional info was requested by TDOE 12/03 and was supplied 2/04. We are currently awaiting the processing of the application. She is not teaching classes at this time and is being used to deliver the Life Skills program. The other Academic Instructor's application for licensure was submitted in September 2003. TDOE advised 12/03 that additional coursework would be required prior to licensure, and is currently enrolled in those classes at Freed Hardeman 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. requests University, which indicates coursework will be Contract Monitor to review issue by completed in April 2003. Freed Hardeman has May 30, 2004, and advise Deputy also indicated that they will provide the Comm. re: compliance status. necessary information for licensure to the TDOE upon her successful completion of these classes. She is not assigned to teach an academic class at this time and is being utilized as a substitute teacher. The status of both instructors will be reviewed no later than May 15, 2004, in order to determine their continued employment status. Verified 6/18/04 (by DCCO CM based on comment: Monitor's Note 6/14/04: 1 Instructor failed to meet requirements of employment and was terminated from service 5/20/04. The other instructor had her license (B) renewed 4/20/04 pending successful completion of state NTE exam, her current license expires 8/31/04. Wardens response dated 4/6/04 indicates that the 2 staff have received training, and that documentation is now in their training files. Warden's response dated 4/6/04 indicates that 5 inmates had positive lab the officer was aware of policy requirements and results that did not result in failed to complete appropriate entries; the a disciplinary report received disciplinary action and her employment issuance. terminated. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 3/8/04 3/11/04 3/21/04 Yes Yes Yes Inmate Drug Testing Staffing Security and Control Counts ITEM NO. 6a 11a 6 NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Warden's response dated 4/6/04 states: "An administrative error was made, however, 4 inmates were reclassified effective immediately the records department will and transferred to MTCX e-mail the drug testing department to ensure annex for pre-release notification is made. The drug testing without prior drug tests. department will file all incoming e-mails to ensure compliance." Page 6 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Second NCN issued same/similar item (ref:2/25/04) 2 security positions not filled within 30 days. See Deputy Comm. note dated 7/6/04 on same item dated 2/10/04, Warden's response dated 4/6/04 states: "The above. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: Warden and Executive Team continue to keep Same as above for 11/12/03. 5/11/04 both retention and quality recruitment a high DCCO CM note: Deputy Comm. priority. We continually advertise in local media, Verified: See verification and maintain a close relationship with the State determined that, for verification comment for same item dated Employment Office. A new training Pre-Service purposes, this non-compliance report 2/10/04. class is scheduled for 4/19/04 and hopefully will would be covered by Letter of Notice triggered by 2/10/04 report. See provide staffing exceeding current comments on same item dated requirements." 2/10/04 and 11/12/03, above. During 4:30 AM count, cell doors were discovered open (unlocked) with inmates present inside during count. The floor officer was not present during this inspection. Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: "Policy and procedures are in place to educate staff in proper count procedures. These procedures were not followed, and Problem Solving Notices were issued on those officers assigned. Additionally, the Chief of Security has scheduled a briefing 3/25/04 with all Shift Captains to reinforce these directives." Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Verified 5/27/04: By monitoring unit counts on all shifts. 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 3/23/04 3/23/04 Yes Yes Visitation Visitation ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 7 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES 8a 7/6/04: Deputy Comm. requests Warden to provide CM with documentation that written notice was provided to individuals whose visitation was suspended and that written justification for the suspension was done, per policy Warden's response dated 4/7/04 indicates that requirements. 6/18/04 DCCO CM Inmate was found guilty of the appropriate notifications were made on note: TDOC Policy does not TOMIS as per TDOC policy 507.01. That policy drugs possession and specifically require form to be placed issued a 6-month visitation requires TOMIS LCD2 to reflect suspensions. In in file, however, does require written addition, policy 502.02 states similar language. suspension. No justification for the record and notice documentation present in Neither policy requires that disciplinary sanctions to the individuals suspended. visitation file. for drug screens be placed in the visitation file, Institutional policy requires written only that entries be made on TOMIS. notice from Warden to inmate and visitation staff. TDOC Policy clarification under consideration. 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. Requests Contract Monitor to verify finding based on Warden's response related to policy requirements. 8b TOMIS LCD2 visitor status entry does not reflect the suspension identified in item 8a, above. Warden's response dated 4/7/04 indicates that no docket was received by Visitation from the DHO to indicate a disciplinary sanction The DHO will in the future forward a copy of the docket to the visitation senior correctional officer as they are generated. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Monitor Note 6/14/04: Policy does not dictate suspension be in inmates visitation file. However using the instrument item as a driving tool, having a hard copy of suspensions in visit files is beneficial to staff. Verified 5/17/04: By review of inmates visitation file and TOMIS reports. 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 3/23/04 3/23/04 3/24/04 3/24/04 Yes Yes Yes Yes Visitation Visitation Inmate Jobs Inmate Jobs ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 8 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 5/13/04 DCCO CM note: Documentation sent to SCO and placed in file was for suspension, not non-contact visitation. (Emphasis added to "Issue" and "warden's response" columns for clarification.) Same as above SCO is Visitation Supervisor per staffing pattern; policy requires notification to Vis. Supv. and file of non-contact visit restrictions. 11a The Warden's response, dated 4/7/04, states: "Documentation regarding the suspension of Inmate had his visit [the inmate's] visitor was forwarded to the terminated for misconduct. visitation senior correctional officer. The Warden issued a nonvisitation SCO did notate the restriction on contact visit restriction. No TOMIS and placed a copy of the restriction documentation sent document in the inmate’s file on March 2, 2004. visitation supervisor or In addition to the letter, the postmarked envelope placed in visitation file. is also placed in the file on the day that the visitation senior receives it." 11b TOMIS entry shows a visitor was suspended from visiting an inmate for 60 days. TOMIS should reflect restricted to noncontact. Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: "The visitor for [the inmate] was incorrectly suspended. The correct revision for non-contact status has been made. To prevent future reoccurrences, only the visitation senior correctional officer will input this data into TOMIS. Same as above 12 Inmates with a disciplinary dismissal are being listed and restricted from any job register for 90 days, not just registers for the same or higher pay level. Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: ": It was a misunderstanding of policy that all inmates that have received a Class A disciplinary were to be removed from all job registers and current job assignments, not being allowed another job for 90 days. As of 4/08/04 this has been corrected." Verified 5/17/04: By review of Jobs tracking board and TOMIS reports. 15 Warden's response dated 4/7/04 states: "Three of the five February Job Audits were not entered Of the 5 job assessments on TOMIS/LJEF. TOMIS LJEF will not accept required monthly, only 2 Education Classes (ABE, etc.). The Jobs were completed and Coordinator has been instructed that to comply entered on TOMIS LJEF. with the Policy requirement, 5 job class audits will be conducted over-and-above any audits conducted on Educational job positions." Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Verified 5/17/04: By review of Job audits done in May 04 and TOMIS reports. 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 4/13/04 4/13/04 Yes Yes Staffing Staffing ITEM NO. 11a 11b NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE 12 security positions not filled within 30 days. Noncompliance report issued 4/13/04. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 9 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS See Deputy Comm. note dated 7/6/04 on same item dated 2/10/04, Warden's response dated 5/4/04: With a full time above. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: Same as above for 11/12/03. 5/11/04 Recruiter employed we have made significant progress in filling vacant positions. At this time DCCO CM note: Deputy Comm. Verified: See verification determined that, for verification 25 correctional officers are scheduled to begin comment for same item dated purposes, this non-compliance report 2/10/04. training on April 19, 2004. Our goal is 30 new would be covered by Letter of Notice correctional officers. We are still conducting triggered by 2/10/04 report. See interviews for the remainder of this week. comments on same item dated 2/10/04 and 11/12/03, above. 7/6/04: Deputy Comm. determined that appropriate steps were taken to provide services via contract dentist pending newly hired dentist beginning duties. Since this issue Warden's response dated 5/4/04: Currently we was addressed during the cure period, no liquidated damages will do have a contract dentist completing 10 to 20 hours per week on site. The Dentist schedules be assessed at this time, however, off site visits with UT Dental when necessary. future non-compliance concerning Letters have been sent to several colleges in the the same issue will result in adjoining counties for the dentist position. Also, immediate assessment of 1 non-security position not we are advertising daily on the local radio station liquidated damages. This and with the time and temperature audio filled within 45 days. determination also applies to same recording. items dated 5/10/04 and 6/7/04, Warden's 6/10/04 response to 5/20/04 Letter below. 5/20/04: Letter of Notice of Notice indicates that services are being issued triggered by this report. provided by contract dentist pending newly 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. determined hired dentist being notified of licensure and that Notice letter to be issued. 5/7/04 coming on board at facility. DCCO CM note: Item has become recurring non-compliance issue due to 3 or more findings of noncompliance in 12 month period (instruments for 10/03, 1/04, 3/04). Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Verified: WCFA CM verified provisional hiring of dentist and temporary use of contract dentist approx. 5/6/04. 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 4/15/04 4/20/04 Yes Yes Disciplinary Procedures Policy and Procedures ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE 2 inmates segregated pending hearing. Staff failed to schedule hearings within proscribed policy time limit of 72 hours. This is at least the 7th time that 4a(5) a non-compliance report has been issued for the same/similar problem (ref. non-compliance reports dated 7/10/03, 7/18/03, 8/12/03, 8/19/03, 11/25/03 and 2/25/04). 1b During inspection of 15 WCFA posts and their post orders the following 3 post orders were not present for review and 1 was overdue for annual review by the Warden. Page 10 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response dated 4/27/04: Inmates were placed into segregation on 04/10/04 at 2:50 a.m. The hearings on the inmates were conducted on 04/13/04. The inmates were locked up on the third shift and cases were heard with in three days; however, they were not heard until the middle on the third day. This was done to ensure that the inmate were given time for advisors to prepare the cases to ensure that due process procedures were met. Cases can be heard earlier than the third day with the understanding that the inmate’s advisors will only be given one to one and half days to prepare the case. I believe that although the letter of the policy was not followed that the intent and spirit of the policy was followed. 7/6/04: Deputy Commissioner has determined that, per legal staff and disciplinary appeal staff, the 72 hour time limit is to be strictly interpreted and adhered to. The Warden is requested to ensure that this is communicated to WCFA segregation and disciplinary supervisory staff. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: Although indicated by same item number, the issue in this case is different from the issue raised by item dated 2/25/04, above, which involved failure to provide documentation to inmates following segregation. For recurring non-compliance issue tracking purposes, this incident is not considered resolved by the Warden's responses to the 2/25/04 noncompliance report or subsequent Letter of Notice. 5/18/04 DCCO CM note: This non-compliance report issued to Warden prior to Notice letter for same issue being sent from Commissioner to contractor. Warden's response dated 4/27/04: Unit Manager has corrected the issue and placed new post orders in the effective areas prior to receiving the non-compliant violation. A management meeting was held on April 22, 2004. All Shift Supervisors and Unit Managers were instructed to check post orders routinely and to instruct their Senior Correctional Officer to review and ensure that post orders are located in the required locations on a daily basis. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Prior NCN issued 2/18/04 same/similar item. 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 4/28/04 5/10/04 5/10/04 Yes Yes Yes Inmate Orientation Staffing Staffing ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 11 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 1c 2 inmates signed and dated CR-2110 inmate Warden’s response, dated 5/404, indicates that orientation he concur with monitor’s findings: 1 inmate was acknowledgment form, but oriented 2 days late, 1 oriented 4 days late. not within the 7 day period stated in policy. 11a See Deputy Comm. note dated Warden's response dated 5/13/04: Whiteville 7/6/04 on same item dated 2/10/04, Correctional Facility still continues to work above. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: diligently towards recruiting new staff. To date, Same as above for 11/12/03. For we have 20 correctional officer hired to begin pre- verification purposes, this report to be Verified: See verification 9 security positions vacant service training on 05/24/04. Interviews are covered by Letter of Notice issued comment for same item dated scheduled for the following week, in hopes, to over 30 days. 5/20/04 (triggered by 2/10/04 report). 2/10/04. increase that number to 30. We are still running 5/18/04 DCCO CM note: This nonemployment adds on the local radio station and compliance report issued to Warden on the audio taping “time and temperature” a prior to Notice letter for same issue service of First South Bank of Bolivar. being sent from Commissioner to 11b contractor See Deputy Comm. note dated 7/6/04 on same item dated 4/13/04, above. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: For Warden's response dated 5/13/04: Doctor Beard verification purposes, this report will be covered by Letter of Notice issued Verified: See verification is still providing contract dentistry services. A comment for same item dated new Dentist has been hired to begin pre-service 5/20/04 (triggered by 4/13/04 report). 4/13/04. 5/18/04 DCCO CM note: This nontraining at the end on May 2004. compliance report issued to Warden prior to Notice letter for same issue being sent from Commissioner to contractor 5/27/04 No Count Procedures 4d 5/27/04 No Count Procedures 8 1 non-security position vacant over 45 days. 2:45pm out count sheet in Jobs office wasn’t picked up prior to 3:15pm formal count. Inmates were escorted back to assigned unit for count. Inmate counted in J B-205 during 3:15 formal count, Inmate is assigned in G B –103. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR May 2004 OUTDATE OF Monitoring STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Instrument 6/7/04 6/7/04 No No Staffing Staffing ITEM NO. 11a 11b NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Warden's response dated 6/11/04 indicates the Warden 5/12/04 request for temporary exemption/waiver due to extreme circumstances in accordance with Section 9.2 (b) of the contract. No response has been received as of this date, possibly due to the recent 11security positions vacant reorganization in TDOC management. Per over 30 days. previous responses, WCFA has made every reasonable effort to fill positions in timely manner. Whiteville is experiencing the same difficulties as other state managed facilities in recruiting and retaining qualified applicants. 1 non-security position vacant over 45 days. Warden's response dated 6/11/04 indicates that immediately following the notice given by the former dentist, search and recruitment efforts began for a new dentist. The only applicant was in her final semester of dental school; she was extended a conditional offer of employment when she had passed her board exams and received her license to practice. She has taken the boards and is currently awaiting results. To provide services in the interim, WCFA initiated a contract with a licensed dentist to provide parttime services until the position was filled. The contract dentist has provided service to approximately 75% of the patient load that was being seen by the full-time dentist. We plan and he has agreed to continue to provide time after the new dentist is hired to train her and to ensure that the dental waiting list is completely exhausted. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Page 12 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS See Deputy Comm. note dated 7/6/04 on same item dated 2/10/04, above. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: Same as above for 11/12/03. For verification purposes, this report to be Verified: See verification covered by Letter of Notice issued 5/20/04 (triggered by 2/10/04 report). comment for same item dated 2/10/04. See Deputy Comm. note dated 7/6/04 on same item dated 4/13/04, above. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: For verification purposes, this report will be covered by Letter of Notice issued 5/20/04 (triggered by 4/13/04 report). Verified: See verification comment for same item dated 4/13/04. 5/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR June 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument Yes Policies and Procedures 3/8/04 Yes Inmate Drug Testing 3/8/04 Yes Inmate Drug Testing 3/8/04 Yes Inmate Drug Testing 2/18/04 ITEM NO. 1b NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN 9 posts and their post orders were overdue for annual review by the Warden. Warden's response dated 3/18/04 indicates that post orders have all been revised and distributed. Missing post orders due to failure of QA to distribute properly, corrective action was planned for this, however, the QA Manager has resigned." Page 1 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Untrained staff have conducted Wardens response dated 4/6/04 indicates that the 2 field drug testing, however, no 2c(6) staff have received training, and that documentation documentation of training in their is now in their training files. files. Warden's response dated 4/6/04 indicates that the 7/19/04 DCCO CM note: See same item dated 5 inmates had positive lab officer was aware of policy requirements and failed to 6/15/04 below. 2e results that did not result in a complete appropriate entries; the received disciplinary disciplinary report issuance. action and her employment terminated. 7/19/04 DCCO CM note: See same item dated Warden's response dated 4/6/04 states: "An 6/15/04 below. 4 inmates were reclassified and administrative error was made, however, effective transferred to MTCX annex for immediately the records department will e-mail the 6a pre-release without prior drug drug testing department to ensure notification is tests. made. The drug testing department will file all incoming e-mails to ensure compliance." Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Non-compliance issued 4/20/04 for same/similar item. Verified 6/10/04: By review of staff training files. Non-compliance issued 6/15/04 for same/similar item. 6/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR June 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 3/23/04 Yes Monitoring Instrument Visitation ITEM NO. 8a NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 2 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES 8/30/04: Deputy comm. determined that this is not a non-compliance issue, since policy, as written, was complied with, as verified by Monitor. Policy change being considered to specify placement of documents in question. Instrument to be revised in keeping with policy requirements. Non-compliance notation to be removed from tracking system. Warden's response dated 4/7/04 indicates that the 7/6/04: Deputy Comm. requests Warden to appropriate notifications were made on TOMIS as per provide CM with documentation that written Inmate was found guilty of drugs TDOC policy 507.01. That policy requires TOMIS notice was provided to individuals whose possession and issued a 6LCD2 to reflect suspensions. In addition, policy visitation was suspended and that written month visitation suspension. No 502.02 states similar language. Neither policy justification for the suspension was done, per documentation present in requires that disciplinary sanctions for drug screens policy requirements. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: visitation file. be placed in the visitation file, only that entries be TDOC Policy does not specifically require form to made on TOMIS. be placed in file, however, does require written justification for the record and notice to the individuals suspended. Institutional policy requires written notice from Warden to inmate and visitation staff. TDOC Policy clarification under consideration. 5/11/04: Deputy Comm. Requests Contract Monitor to verify finding based on Warden's response related to policy requirements. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Monitor Note 7/7/04: The Warden has provided CM with a copy of written documentation of suspension, a copy was sent to inmate and placed in visitation file after NCN issued. Monitor note 6/14/04: Policy does not dictate suspension be in inmates visitation file, however, having a hard copy of suspensions in visit files is beneficial to staff. 6/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR June 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 4/15/04 4/20/04 4/28/04 Yes Yes Yes Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Disciplinary Procedures Warden's response dated 4/27/04: Inmates were placed into segregation on 04/10/04 at 2:50 a.m. The hearings on the inmates were conducted on 04/13/04. The inmates were locked up on the third shift and cases were heard with in three days; however, they 2 inmates segregated pending were not heard until the middle on the third day. This hearing. Staff failed to schedule was done to ensure that the inmate were given time 4a(5) hearings within proscribed policy for advisors to prepare the cases to ensure that due process procedures were met. Cases can be heard time limit of 72 hours. earlier than the third day with the understanding that the inmate’s advisors will only be given one to one and half days to prepare the case. I believe that although the letter of the policy was not followed that the intent and spirit of the policy was followed. Policy and Procedures 1b Warden's response dated 4/27/04: Unit Manager has corrected the issue and placed new post orders in the During inspection of 15 WCFA effective areas prior to receiving the non-compliant posts 3 post orders were not violation. A management meeting was held on April present for review and 1 was 22, 2004. All Shift Supervisors and Unit Managers overdue for annual review by the were instructed to check post orders routinely and to Warden. instruct their Senior Correctional Officer to review and ensure that post orders are located in the required locations on a daily basis. 1c 2 inmates signed and dated CR2110 inmate orientation acknowledgment form, but not within the 7 day period stated in policy. Inmate Orientation Page 3 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 8/30/04: Deputy Commissioner has determined that, per legal staff and disciplinary appeal staff, the 72 hour time limit is to be strictly interpreted and adhered to. The Warden is requested to ensure that this is communicated to WCFA segregation and disciplinary supervisory staff. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: Although indicated by same item number, the issue in this case is different from the issue raised by item dated 2/25/04, above, which involved failure to provide documentation to inmates following segregation. For recurring non-compliance issue tracking purposes, this incident is not considered resolved by the Warden's responses to the 2/25/04 noncompliance report or subsequent Letter of Notice. 5/18/04 DCCO CM note: This noncompliance report issued to Warden prior to Notice letter for same issue being sent from Commissioner to contractor. Non-compliance report previously issued for same item, dated 2/18/04 (above) remains outstanding. Warden’s response, dated 5/404, indicates that he concurs with monitor’s findings, has requested staff access to TOMIS screen which will help track orientation requirements. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 6/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR June 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 5/27/04 5/27/04 6/1/04 Yes Yes No Monitoring Instrument Count Procedures Count Procedures Visitation ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN 4d 8 Warden's response, dated 6/10/04, states: "On the date in question, Inmate was released from segregation and assigned to GB 103. The inmate, in turn, moved to JB-205. The inmate was discovered “out of place” during count. In order not to delay count; the inmate was counted in JB housing unit. Inmate counted in J B-205 during The cause of the error was accurately ascertained by 3:15 formal count, Inmate is identifying the “out of place inmate”. The count room assigned in G B 103. took corrective action by moving the inmate on the count board. The inmate was temporally assigned to JB unit for the purpose of clearing count. Upon completion of count, the inmate was moved back to the original assigned housing unit." Warden indicates that he believes there is no violation by institution involved. 7c TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Warden's response 6/10/04: Concur: Program Manager corrected the error prior to count, and moved the inmate back to his housing unit to be counted. He was not actually counted or out counted in the jobs office. Disciplinary action has been taken on the Jobs Coordinator to ensure this does not happen in the future. In addition, a memo was forwarded from the warden to all staff regarding out count procedures and limits on the counts to facilitate future compliance. 2:45pm out count sheet in Jobs office wasn’t picked up prior to 3:15pm formal count. Inmates were escorted back to assigned unit for count. On 5/29/04 an SCO suspended the visitation privileges of an inmate for the following day, 5/30/04. Allegedly the inmate had carried contraband from visitation. No TOMIS incident or disciplinary reports were entered for this incident. Page 4 Warden's response, dated 6/10/04, indicates that 5/30/04 was not a scheduled visitation day for the inmate, and that policy allows action other than issuance of a disciplinary report for alleged rule infractions. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 8/30/04: Deputy Comm. determined that this is not a non-compliance issue. The inmate was out of place during count, so the institution counted him where he was. Noncompliance indication to be removed from tracking system. 8/30/04: Dir./IAA requests Warden advise monitor how inmate was able to move himself and his property from one unit to another without permission, and what steps have been taken to prevent this from occurring in the future. Monitor to include this information on monthly summary. 8/30/04: Deputy Comm. determined that this is not a non-compliance issue. The inmate was not scheduled to have visitation privileges on the day in question, and the determination not to issue a disciplinary report is a matter of judgement. The Warden does not indicate that he questioned the officer's judgement in this case. Noncompliance notation will not be added to tracking system. 6/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR June 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 6/15/04 6/15/04 No No Monitoring Instrument Drug Testing Drug Testing ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN 1a In March 2004, 96 inmates were tested from the TDOC issued random drug test list which is less than the mandatory 10% of the population. Warden's response, dated 7/6/04, indicates that the institution was aware that the required number of tests were not conducted and notified the Monitor of the problem, and that the institution has taken action to ensure that this does not happen in the future. 1c For 5 inmates tested for reasonable suspicion, there is no documentation of staff requesting the test or of the warden/designee approving the test. Warden's response, dated 7/6/04, concurs, indicates that the Warden has since put out a memo stating who the designee(s) are, and that anytime there is a reasonable suspicion test, there will be a memo attached by the designee stating reasons and/or circumstances in which the test is being requested. 6/15/04 No Drug Testing 2e 6/15/04 No Drug Testing 2i Page 5 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 8/30/04: Deputy Comm. determined that Warden's response, dated 7/6/04, concurs, indicates 3 inmates had positive lab results Letter of Notice should be issued. 7/19/04 that there was a break down in the communications in that did not result in disciplinary DCCO CM note: Item became recurring nonthis instance and that new tracking procedures have report insurance. compliance issue with this report (ref. previous been implemented. rpts. dated 3/8/04 and 9/23/03). From a sample of 10 inmates Warden's response, dated 7/6/04, concurs, indicates issued disciplinary reports for that there was a break down in the communications in Positive Drug Screen in April 04, this instance and that new tracking procedures have none were retested in May been implemented. according to TOMIS LIBS. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Do not Concur: TDOC Policy 404.07: Change Notice 03-12 dated 061503 instructions state: Please delete Section VI (H) (7), which states: An unannounced drug screen must yield negative results prior to placement; if positive, the inmate shall not be reconsidered for placement for at least six months. Therefore, no violation occurred. 6/15/04 No Drug Testing 6a 2 inmates were reclassified and transferred to CBCX annex without prior drug test. 6/15/04 No Drug Testing 7 WCFA quarterly report for period Warden's response, dated 7/6/04, concurs, indicates from 1/1/04 to 3/31/04 does not that WCF has taken corrective action to ensure this reflect March 04 results. non-compliant issue does not occur in the future. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 8/30/04: Deputy Comm. determined that pending clarification in the apparent conflict and confusion between policies 404.07 and 506.21, this is not a non-compliance issue. Non-compliance indication to be removed from tracking system. 6/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR June 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 6/15/04 6/15/04 6/23/04 No No No Monitoring Instrument CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 6 ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE NIN Policy issue 506.21: No log book is kept for staff to sign with appropriate information in the vicinity of the refrigerator/freezer where specimens are stored awaiting lab pick-up. . Warden's response dated 7/6/04: A log book is currently located on top of the freezer to ensure a current record is kept on all reasonable suspicion drug tests. NIN Policy issue 506.21: WCFA did not submit a March 04 monthly summary report to the Director of Substance Abuse Programs. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: A quarterly report has now been sent to Director of Substance Abuse; however, it will only refer to 96 drug test as quoted in the first response. Classification 1a(4) Inmate was reclassed on 4/02/04 to Minimum Direct custody. According to the classification summary and assessment form in the inmate’s record, he was reclassed to MD custody because he was approved for a gate pass to work outside the facility fences. However, TOMIS LCLN screen reflects that he received a special rush reclass and Option 3 recommendations shows job code shoe /shoe shiner. Inmate has been assigned as a shoe shiner since 10/07/03. 8/30/04: Determined by Deputy Comm. not to Warden's response, dated 6/29/04, indicates that the be a non-compliance issue. The Warden indicates that the inmate's job duties were custody level reduction was effected so that the possibly going to include working outside inmate could help clean up the area outside the admin building, if needed, and states: "...the decision the administration building in a securitysensitive area. Reclassification to Minimum to reclass the inmate to Minimum Direct was the Direct is appropriate in such a position. The decision of the Warden and falls within the discretionary authority of the Warden. TDOC policy Warden is advised that the job description allows the discretion and the action taken and in this and eligibility requirements for the position case does not violate policy. It was the Warden’s should be reviewed and revised to more decision to classify the administration building accurately reflect the needs of the institution workers minimum direct due to the proximity it is to for this position. Non-compliance notation the entrance/ exit of the facility." will be removed from tracking system and instrument." Drug Testing Drug Testing Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Monitor Note: There was no notification that the inmate would be kept in position he held. The classification summary recommendation states "Recommend MID custody level for outside gate pass". LCDG contact note states "… he was receiving gate pass to work outside and was reclassed to MID custody". The classification summary and LCLN data are in conflict. 6/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR June 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 6/23/04 6/25/04 No No Monitoring Instrument Classification Special Management Inmates ITEM NO. NIN NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Policy issue: Inmate has an approved gate pass but is not assigned to a housing unit or program, which requires MD custody. Accuracy and appropriateness of CAF and panel recommendations and accurate entry on TOMIS LCLN are in conflict. No segregation supervisor signatures on CR-2857, 6/24/04 2f(1) 1st and 2nd shifts, 6/23/04 1st shift. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Same as above. Page 7 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Same as above. DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Same as above. Warden's response 7/9/04: A conference was held that included Segregation Unit Manager and Chief of Security. The purpose was to identify the correct “supervisory” staff to ensure the appropriate signatures are obtained on the CR 2857 form. Also, to ensure that Unit Manager understands his role as the Segregation Unit Manager. Unit Manager has been instructed to monitor the CR-2857 forms in order to maintain compliance at all times Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 6/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR July 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. 2/18/04 Yes Policies and Procedures 1b 3/8/04 Yes Inmate Drug Testing 2e 4/15/04 Yes Disciplinary Procedures NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 1 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response dated 3/18/04 indicates that post orders have all been revised and distributed. Missing post orders due to failure of QA to distribute properly, corrective action was planned for this, however, the QA Manager has resigned." Warden's response dated 4/6/04 indicates that 7/19/04 DCCO CM note: See same 5 inmates had positive lab the officer was aware of policy requirements item dated 6/15/04, below. results that did not result in and failed to complete appropriate entries; the a disciplinary report received disciplinary action and her issuance. employment terminated. 9 posts and their post orders were overdue for annual review by the Warden. 2 inmates segregated pending hearing. Staff failed to schedule hearings within proscribed policy time limit of 72 hours. This is at least the 7th time that 4a(5) a non-compliance report has been issued for the same/similar problem (ref. non-compliance reports dated 7/10/03, 7/18/03, 8/12/03, 8/19/03, 11/25/03 and 2/25/04). Warden's response dated 4/27/04: Inmates were placed into segregation on 04/10/04 at 2:50 a.m. The hearings on the inmates were conducted on 04/13/04. The inmates were locked up on the third shift and cases were heard with in three days; however, they were not heard until the middle on the third day. This was done to ensure that the inmate were given time for advisors to prepare the cases to ensure that due process procedures were met. Cases can be heard earlier than the third day with the understanding that the inmate’s advisors will only be given one to one and half days to prepare the case. I believe that although the letter of the policy was not followed that the intent and spirit of the policy was followed. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 8/30/04: Deputy Commissioner has determined that, per legal staff and disciplinary appeal staff, the 72 hour time limit is to be strictly interpreted and adhered to. The Warden is requested to ensure that this is communicated to WCFA segregation and disciplinary supervisory staff. 6/18/04 DCCO CM note: Although indicated by same item number, the issue in this case is different from the issue raised by item dated 2/25/04, above, which involved failure to provide documentation to inmates following segregation. For recurring non-compliance issue tracking purposes, this incident is not considered resolved by the Warden's responses to the 2/25/04 noncompliance report or subsequent Letter of Notice. 5/18/04 DCCO CM note: This non-compliance report issued to Warden prior to Notice letter for same issue being sent from Commissioner to contractor. DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Verified 7/28/04: By review of post and post orders. Monitor note: Non-compliance issued for same/similar item. (ref: 6/15/04) Verified 7/28/04: By review of disciplinary, segregation logs and wardens and TOMIS reports. 7/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR July 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 4/20/04 4/28/04 Yes Yes Monitoring Instrument Policy and Procedures Inmate Orientation ITEM NO. 1b 1c 5/27/04 Yes Count Procedures 4d 6/15/04 Yes Drug Testing 1a NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE During inspection of 15 WCFA posts and their post orders the following 3 post orders were not present for review and 1 was overdue for annual review by the Warden. 2 inmates signed and dated CR-2110 inmate orientation acknowledgment form, but not within the 7 day period stated in policy. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 2 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Warden's response dated 4/27/04: Unit Manager has corrected the issue and placed new post orders in the effective areas prior to receiving the non-compliant violation. A management meeting was held on April 22, 2004. All Shift Supervisors and Unit Managers were instructed to check post orders routinely and to instruct their Senior Correctional Officer to review and ensure that post orders are located in the required locations on a daily basis. Verified 7/19/04: By review of post and post orders. Warden’s response, dated 5/404, indicates that he concurs with monitor’s findings, has requested staff access to TOMIS screen which will help track orientation requirements. Verified 7/19/04: By review of Inmate institutional and segregation files. Warden's response 6/10/04: Concur: Program Manager corrected the error prior to count, and moved the inmate back to his housing unit to 2:45pm out count sheet in be counted. He was not actually counted or Jobs office wasn’t picked out counted in the jobs office. Disciplinary up prior to 3:15pm formal action has been taken on the Jobs Coordinator count. Inmates were to ensure this does not happen in the future. escorted back to assigned In addition, a memo was forwarded from the unit for count. warden to all staff regarding out count procedures and limits on the counts to facilitate future compliance. In March 2004, 96 inmates Warden's response, dated 7/6/04, indicates that the institution was aware that the required were tested from the TDOC issued random drug number of tests were not conducted and test list which is less than notified the Monitor of the problem, and that the mandatory 10% of the the institution has taken action to ensure that population. this does not happen in the future. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 7/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR July 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 6/15/04 6/15/04 6/15/04 6/15/04 6/15/04 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Monitoring Instrument Drug Testing Drug Testing Drug Testing Drug Testing Drug Testing ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 3 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 1c Warden's response, dated 7/6/04, concurs, For 5 inmates tested for indicates that the Warden has since put out a reasonable suspicion, there memo stating who the designee(s) are, and is no documentation of that anytime there is a reasonable suspicion staff requesting the test or test, there will be a memo attached by the of the warden/designee designee stating reasons and/or circumstances in which the test is being approving the test. requested. 2e 3 inmates had positive lab results that did not result in disciplinary report insurance. Warden's response, dated 7/6/04, concurs, indicates that there was a break down in the communications in this instance and that new tracking procedures have been implemented. 8/30/04: Deputy Comm. determined that Letter of Notice should be issued. Monitor note: Prior NCN issued 7/19/04 DCCO CM note: Item became same/similar item 9/23/03recurring non-compliance issue with 3/8/04. this report (ref. previous reports dated 3/8/04 and 9/23/03). 2i From a sample of 10 inmates issued disciplinary reports for Positive Drug Screen in April 04, none were retested in May according to TOMIS LIBS. Warden's response, dated 7/6/04, concurs, indicates that there was a break down in the communications in this instance and that new tracking procedures have been implemented. Monitor note: Prior NCN issued same/similar item 9/23/03. 7 WCFA quarterly report for period from 1/1/04 to 3/31/04 does not reflect March 04 results. Warden's response, dated 7/6/04, concurs, indicates that WCF has taken corrective action to ensure this non-compliant issue does not occur in the future. Policy issue 506.21: No log book is kept for staff to sign with appropriate information in the vicinity of the refrigerator/freezer where specimens are stored awaiting lab pick-up. . Warden's response dated 7/6/04: A log book is currently located on top of the freezer to ensure a current record is kept on all reasonable suspicion drug tests. NIN Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Monitor note: Prior NCN issued same/similar item 2/25/04. 7/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR July 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 6/15/04 6/25/04 7/12/04 Yes Yes No Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Drug Testing NIN Policy issue 506.21: WCFA did not submit a March 04 monthly summary report to the Director of Substance Abuse Programs. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: A quarterly report has now been sent to Director of Substance Abuse; however, it will only refer to 96 drug test as quoted in the first response. Special Management Inmates Warden's response 7/9/04: A conference was held that included Segregation Unit Manager and Chief of Security. The purpose was to No segregation supervisor identify the correct “supervisory” staff to ensure signatures on CR-2857, the appropriate signatures are obtained on the 2f(1) 6/24/04 1st and 2nd shifts, CR 2857 form. Also, to ensure that Unit 6/23/04 1st shift. Manager understands his role as the Segregation Unit Manager. Unit Manager has been instructed to monitor the CR-2857 forms in order to maintain compliance at all times Disciplinary Procedures Two inmates were segregated 7/2/04 pending investigation. The investigation was conducted and disciplinary reports were entered 4a(1) 7/9/04 and served on 7/10/04, however the disciplinary reports were not served within proscribed policy time limits of 7 calendar days. Warden's response indicates that disciplinary reports were entered in TOMIS prior to 9:00 PM 7/9/04, therefore, inmates were charged as required. When attempt was made to print the reports at 11:27 PM, after count was cleared, the staff person received a "bind failure" message indicating that the system was down. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Page 4 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Monitor's note: These inmates were not immediately charged with the infraction after the conclusion of the investigation. The CD did not approve any delay nor was the inmate notified as per policy. 7/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR July 2004 OUT- DATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 7/15/04 7/27/04 7/27/04 No No No Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. Drug Testing On 7/5/04 3 inmates were given a random drug screen. Staff failed to include the inmate’s name, number and specimen temperature on the PHARMCHEM chain of custody form. After the 2c(1) positive lab results were returned staff filled in the necessary information. Furthermore 1 inmate did not sign the lab chain of custody form but was issued a Positive Drug Screen disciplinary. Inmate Access to courts Inmate Access to courts NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE 5 The contract attorney was not available according to schedule memo posted: According to billing documentation April, May and June 3 dates were changed. 6 No list of specific attorney services and schedule available to inmates is posted in the units. In a check of 3 housing units, F, H and I only 3 pods had attorney visit schedule posted. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 5 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS After careful review of the above stated violation, WCF was in error concerning the inmates name and number not being included on the Pharmchem form. Documented training has been conducted with the staff member that conducted this test. (see attached). Additional training will be conducted with staff conducting drug tests to ensure future compliance. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Monitor note: Prior NCN issued same/similar item 1/22/04. 7/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR August 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 3/8/04 5/27/04 Yes Yes Monitoring Instrument Inmate Drug Testing Count Procedures ITEM NO. 2e 4d 2:45pm out count sheet in Jobs office wasn’t picked up prior to 3:15pm formal count. Inmates were escorted back to assigned unit for count. Warden's response 6/10/04: Concur: Program Manager corrected the error prior to count, and moved the inmate back to his housing unit to be counted. He was not actually counted or out counted in the jobs office. Disciplinary action has been taken on the Jobs Coordinator to ensure this does not happen in the future. In addition, a memo was forwarded from the warden to all staff regarding out count procedures and limits on the counts to facilitate future compliance. In March 2004, 96 inmates were tested from the TDOC-issued random drug test list, which is less than the mandatory 10% of the population. Yes Drug Testing 1a 6/15/04 Yes Drug Testing 1c Yes Drug Testing 2e 6/15/04 Yes Drug Testing 2i 6/15/04 Yes Drug Testing 7 6/15/04 Yes Drug Testing CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Warden's response dated 4/6/04: Indicates that the 5 inmates had positive lab results officer was aware of policy requirements and failed to that did not result in a disciplinary complete appropriate entries; the received disciplinary report issuance. action and her employment terminated. 6/15/04 6/15/04 NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE NIN Page 1 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS 7/19/04 DCCO CM note: See same item dated 6/15/04, below. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Indicates that the institution was aware that the required number of tests were not conducted and notified the Monitor of the problem, and that the institution has taken action to ensure that this does not happen in the future. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Concur: Indicates For 5 inmates tested for that the Warden has since put out a memo stating who reasonable suspicion, there is no the designee(s) are, and that anytime there is a documentation of staff requesting reasonable suspicion test, there will be a memo the test or of the warden/designee attached by the designee stating reasons and/or approving the test. circumstances in which the test is being requested. 3 inmates had positive lab results that did not result in disciplinary report insurance. From a sample of 10 inmates issued disciplinary reports for Positive Drug Screen in April 04, none were retested in May according to TOMIS LIBS. WCFA quarterly report for period from 1/1/04 to 3/31/04 does not reflect March 04 results. Policy issue 506.21: No log book is kept for staff to sign with appropriate information in the vicinity of the refrigerator/freezer where specimens are stored awaiting lab pick-up. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Concur: Indicates that there was a break down in the communications in this instance and that new tracking procedures have been implemented. 9/22/04: Letter of Notice issued by Commissioner. 8/30/04: Deputy Comm. determined that Letter of Notice should be issued. 7/19/04 DCCO CM note: Item became recurring non-compliance issue with this report (ref. previous reports dated 3/8/04 and 9/23/03). Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Concur: Indicates that there was a break down in the communications in this instance and that new tracking procedures have been implemented. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Concur: Indicates that WCF has taken corrective action to ensure this non-compliant issue does not occur in the future. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: A log book is currently located on top of the freezer to ensure a current record is kept on all reasonable suspicion drug tests. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 8/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR August 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 6/15/04 6/25/04 7/12/04 7/15/04 Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Policy issue 506.21: WCFA did not submit a March 04 monthly summary report to the Director of Substance Abuse Programs. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Drug Testing NIN Yes Special Management Inmates No segregation supervisor signatures on CR-2857, 6/24/04 2f(1) 1st and 2nd shifts, 6/23/04 1st shift. Disciplinary Procedures Two inmates were segregated 7/2/04 pending investigation. The investigation was conducted and disciplinary reports were entered 4a(1) 7/9/04 and served on 7/10/04, however the disciplinary reports were not served within prescribed policy time limits of 7 calendar days. Warden's response dated 8/2/04: Indicates that disciplinary reports were entered in TOMIS prior to 9:00 PM 7/9/04, therefore, inmates were charged as required. When attempt was made to print the reports at 11:27 PM, after count was cleared, the staff person received a "bind failure" message indicating that the system was down. Drug Testing On 7/5/04 3 inmates were given a random drug screen. Staff failed to include the inmate’s name, number and specimen temperature on the PHARMCHEM chain of custody form. After the 2c(1) positive lab results were returned staff filled in the necessary information. Furthermore 1 inmate did not sign the lab chain of custody form but was issued a Positive Drug Screen disciplinary. Warden's response dated 8/3/04: After careful review of the above stated violation, WCF was in error concerning the inmates name and number not being included on the Pharmchem form. Documented training has been conducted with the staff member that conducted this test. (see attached). Additional training will be conducted with staff conducting drug tests to ensure future compliance. No TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response dated 7/6/04: A quarterly report has now been sent to Director of Substance Abuse; however, it will only refer to 96 drug test as quoted in the first response. Warden's response 7/9/04: A conference was held that included Seg U/M and Chief to identify the correct “supervisory” staff to ensure the appropriate signatures are obtained on the CR 2857 form and ensure that the Seg U/M understands his role. U/M has been instructed to monitor the CR-2857 forms in order to maintain compliance at all times Yes No Page 2 Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Verified 8/11/04: By review of segregation forms CR-2857. 9/29/04 DCCO CM note: Determined not to be a non-compliance issue. The Warden indicates that the infractions were entered on TOMIS within the policy time limit and were delayed from being served by a computer malfunction. Monitor's note: These inmates were not immediately charged with the infraction after the conclusion of the investigation. The CD did not approve any delay nor was the inmate notified as per policy. 8/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR August 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 7/27/04 7/27/04 8/23/04 No No No Monitoring Instrument Inmate Access to courts Inmate Access to courts Use of Force ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 3 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES 5 Warden's response dated 8/26/04: An Attorney schedule is posted in the Inmate Library as required by policy. In April the schedule was changed from the 7th to the 12th. In May the schedule was changed from the 18th to the 17th. In June the schedule was changed from the 8th to the 6th. In August the schedule has been changed from the 2nd to the 9th. The contract attorney was not (See supporting documentation) “In addition, any available according to schedule request that is made in advance for a previously memo posted: According to billing scheduled date would also be seen on the next documentation April, May and scheduled date”. Neither policy nor contract requires June 3 dates were changed. individual inmate notifications in the event the attorney schedule changes. Regardless of schedule changes the inmates are seen by the contracted attorney if they follow procedures. The changes to the attorney schedules are reflected and communicated to the inmate population by marking the revised dates in the library. 9/29/04 DCCO CM note: Determined not to be a non-compliance issue at this time. Schedules may be changed as needed, as long as the required level of service is being provided. Consideration is being given to performing a more indepth inquiry into the level of services requested by the inmates and the timeliness/amount of service provided by the contract attorney. 6 Warden's response dated 8/26/04: Attorney visit schedules are posted at the facility as required by policy. Policy does not require attorney visit schedules No list of specific attorney services to be posted in all housing units as referenced in ITEM and schedule available to inmates 6. WCF has exceeded policy requirements by posting is posted in the units. In a check of schedules in all units for inmate’s convenience. These 3 housing units, F, H and I only 3 schedules are consistently replaced to better inform pods had attorney visit schedule the inmate population. We are reviewing additional posted. methods to post information so that the postings can not be removed by inmates. In addition, CCA policy 148, ACCESS TO COURTS is posted in the library. 9/29/04 DCCO CM note: Determined not to be a non-compliance issue. The instrument item requires monitoring of a procedure not required by policy or contract. A revision of the instrument is pending. 3b Chemical agents were used in an incident. The CD was notified by phone of this incident and approval for segregation; however, the shift supervisor made no mention of the use of chemical agents. DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Warden's response, dated 8/26/04, verifies CM's report, indicates that the Shift Supervisor met with the Warden and received a written notice concerning policy requirements and job responsibilities. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 8/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 3/8/04 5/27/04 Yes Yes Monitoring Instrument Inmate Drug Testing Count Procedures ITEM NO. 2e 4d 2:45pm out count sheet in Jobs office wasn’t picked up prior to 3:15pm formal count. Inmates were escorted back to assigned unit for count. Warden's response 6/10/04: Concur: Program Manager corrected the error prior to count, and moved the inmate back to his housing unit to be counted. He was not actually counted or out counted in the jobs office. Disciplinary action has been taken on the Jobs Coordinator to ensure this does not happen in the future. In addition, a memo was forwarded from the warden to all staff regarding out count procedures and limits on the counts to facilitate future compliance. In March 2004, 96 inmates were tested from the TDOC-issued random drug test list, which is less than the mandatory 10% of the population. Yes Drug Testing 1a 6/15/04 Yes Drug Testing 1c Yes Drug Testing 2e 6/15/04 Yes Drug Testing 2i 6/15/04 Yes Drug Testing 7 6/15/04 Yes Drug Testing CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Warden's response dated 4/6/04: Indicates that the 5 inmates had positive lab results officer was aware of policy requirements and failed to that did not result in a disciplinary complete appropriate entries; the received disciplinary report issuance. action and her employment terminated. 6/15/04 6/15/04 NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE NIN Page 1 TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES 7/19/04 DCCO CM note: See same item dated 6/15/04, below. From a sample of 10 inmates issued disciplinary reports for Positive Drug Screen in April 04, none were retested in May according to TOMIS LIBS. WCFA quarterly report for period from 1/1/04 to 3/31/04 does not reflect March 04 results. Policy issue 506.21: No log book is kept for staff to sign with appropriate information in the vicinity of the refrigerator/freezer where specimens are stored awaiting lab pick-up. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Concur: Indicates that there was a break down in the communications in this instance and that new tracking procedures have been implemented. Verified 9/2/04: By review of Drug Testing procedures and documentation. Verified 8/27/04: By review of documentation and monitoring count procedures on different shift and times. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Indicates that the institution was aware that the required number of tests were not conducted and notified the Monitor of the problem, and that the institution has taken action to ensure that this does not happen in the future. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Concur: Indicates For 5 inmates tested for that the Warden has since put out a memo stating who reasonable suspicion, there is no the designee(s) are, and that anytime there is a documentation of staff requesting reasonable suspicion test, there will be a memo the test or of the warden/designee attached by the designee stating reasons and/or approving the test. circumstances in which the test is being requested. 3 inmates had positive lab results that did not result in disciplinary report insurance. DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Verified 9/2/04: By review of Drug Testing procedures and documentation. Same as Above 9/22/04: Letter of Notice issued by Commissioner. 8/30/04: Deputy Comm. determined that Letter of Notice should be issued. 7/19/04 DCCO CM note: Item became recurring non-compliance issue with this report (ref. previous reports dated 3/8/04 and 9/23/03). Same as Above Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Concur: Indicates that there was a break down in the communications in this instance and that new tracking procedures have been implemented. Monitor's note: NCN issued for same/similar item. (ref:9/20/04, 6/15/04, 9/23/03) Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Concur: Indicates that WCF has taken corrective action to ensure this non-compliant issue does not occur in the future. Verified 9/20/04: By review of Drug Testing procedures and documentation. Warden's response dated 7/6/04: A log book is currently located on top of the freezer to ensure a current record is kept on all reasonable suspicion drug tests. Same as Above Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 9/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 6/15/04 7/15/04 8/23/04 9/20/04 9/20/04 Yes Yes Yes No No Monitoring Instrument Page 2 ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Drug Testing NIN Policy issue 506.21: WCFA did not submit a March 04 monthly summary report to the Director of Substance Abuse Programs. Drug Testing On 7/5/04 3 inmates were given a random drug screen. Staff failed to include the inmate’s name, number and specimen temperature on the PHARMCHEM chain of custody form. After the 2c(1) positive lab results were returned staff filled in the necessary information. Furthermore 1 inmate did not sign the lab chain of custody form but was issued a Positive Drug Screen disciplinary. Use of Force 3b Chemical agents were used in an incident. The CD was notified by phone of this incident and approval for segregation; however, the shift supervisor made no mention of the use of chemical agents. Warden's response dated 8/26/04: Verifies CM's report, indicates that the Shift Supervisor met with the Warden and received a written notice concerning policy requirements and job responsibilities. 2i From a random sample of 10 inmates convicted for a positive drug screen in July 04. 5 inmates had 2 or more prior related disciplinarys, none were retested in August 04. Warden’s response dated 10/11/04: Whiteville Correctional Facility acknowledges the error made in the drug testing department. Effective October 11, 2004 an officer has been assigned the sole responsibility to conduct inmate drug testing. In addition, the Wardens’ Executive Assistant will monitor compliance on a weekly basis. NIN From a random sample of 10 inmates paroling from this facility in August 04, none were drugtested 30 days prior to their release date or 30 days prior to their parole hearing date. Same as above Drug Testing Drug Testing CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Warden's response dated 7/6/04: A quarterly report has now been sent to Director of Substance Abuse; however, it will only refer to 96 drug test as quoted in the first response. Same as Above Warden's response dated 8/3/04: After careful review of the above stated violation, WCF was in error concerning the inmates name and number not being included on the Pharmchem form. Documented training has been conducted with the staff member that conducted this test. (see attached). Additional training will be conducted with staff conducting drug tests to ensure future compliance. Verified 9/20/04: By review of Drug Testing procedures and documentation. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 10/13/04 DCCO CM note: This is now a Monitor's note: NCN issued for breach issue: this is 3rd non-compliance same/similar item. (ref:9/20/04, finding in 12 months. Letter of Notice has 6/15/04, 9/23/03) been drafted. 9/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR October 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 6/15/04 Yes Monitoring Instrument Drug Testing ITEM NO. 2i 8/23/04 Yes Use of Force 3b 9/20/04 Yes Drug Testing 2i NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Concur: Indicates 10 inmates issued disciplinary that there was a break down in the communications in reports for Positive Drug Screen in this instance and that new tracking procedures have April were not retested in May. been implemented. The CD was notified of an incident Warden's response dated 8/26/04: Verifies CM's and approval for segregation; report, indicates that the Shift Supervisor met with the however, the shift supervisor Warden and received a written notice concerning made no mention of the use of policy requirements and job responsibilities. chemical agents. Warden’s response dated 10/11/04: Whiteville Correctional Facility acknowledges the error made in 5 inmates convicted for a positive the drug testing department. Effective October 11, 2004 an officer has been assigned the sole drug screen in July were not responsibility to conduct inmate drug testing. In retested in August. addition, the Wardens’ Executive Assistant will monitor compliance on a weekly basis. Yes Drug Testing NIN 10/26/04 No Security and Control Searches 3c Visitors and venders not frisk searched before entering at checkpoint. 3d The Shift Supervisor designates a random selected number to be searched at checkpoint, this number is not documented in the checkpoint logbook to verify this. Furthermore staff are frisk searched only during shift change. 6 11 of 36 cell search requests entered on TOMIS were not preformed according to TOMIS. 10 1. Items requested from Internal Affairs by CM were not provided. 2. Monthly Drug Testing reports not provided to monitor for June, July, August and September 04. 10/26/04 10/27/04 No Security and Control Searches No Security and Control Searches No Records and Reports Monitor's note: NCN issued for same/similar item. (ref:9/20/04, 6/15/04, 9/23/03) TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES 11/18/04 DCCO CM note: Letter of Breach drafted. See same item dated 9/20/04, below. Verified 11/8/04: By review of CCA 5-1A reports, TOMIS incident reports and Comm. Designee log. Monitor's note: NCN issued for same/similar item. (ref:9/20/04, 6/15/04, 9/23/03) 11/18/04 DCCO CM note: Letter of Breach drafted. 10 inmates paroling in August, were not drug-tested 30 days prior Same as above. to their release date or 30 days prior to their parole hearing date. 9/20/04 10/26/04 CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 1 DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 11/18/04 DCCO CM note: Now a recurring non-compliance issue (2nd report in 18 months, ref. 10/21/03 rpt.) Letter of Breach drafted. 10/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR November 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. 6/15/04 Yes Drug Testing 2i 9/20/04 Yes Drug Testing 2i 9/20/04 10/26/04 Yes Drug Testing Yes Security and Control Searches NIN NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Concur: Indicates 10 inmates issued disciplinary that there was a break down in the communications in reports for Positive Drug Screen in this instance and that new tracking procedures have April were not retested in May. been implemented. Warden’s response dated 10/11/04: Whiteville Correctional Facility acknowledges the error made in 5 inmates convicted for a positive the drug testing department. Effective October 11, 2004 an officer has been assigned the sole drug screen in July were not responsibility to conduct inmate drug testing. In retested in August. addition, the Wardens’ Executive Assistant will monitor compliance on a weekly basis. Page 1 DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Monitor's note: NCN issued for same/similar item. (ref:9/20/04, 6/15/04, 9/23/03) 12/20/04 DCCO CM note: Letter of Breach issued by Commissioner 11/29/04. Monitor's note: NCN issued for same/similar item. (ref:9/20/04, 6/15/04, 9/23/03) 12/20/04 DCCO CM note: Letter of Breach issued by Commissioner 11/29/04. Monitor's note: NCN issued for same/similar item. (ref:10/21/03) 12/20/04 DCCO CM note: Letter of Breach issued by Commissioner 11/29/04. 10 inmates paroling in August, were not drug-tested 30 days prior Same as above. to their release date or 30 days prior to their parole hearing date. 3c Visitors and venders not frisk searched before entering at checkpoint. Warden's response 11/29/04: The Chief of Security will ensure that proper procedures are strictly enforced concerning documentation being entered into the logbook in the future. 10/26/04 Yes Security and Control Searches 3d Warden's response 11/29/04: Partial Concurrence The Chief of Security along with Shift Supervisors The Shift Supervisor designates a will ensure all staff assigned to check point are in random selected number to be strict compliance with posted memo and searched at checkpoint, this procedures. number is not documented in the On the day in question, searches were conducted checkpoint logbook to verify this. as per written directives, however; the officer did Furthermore staff are frisk searched only during shift change. fail to document the searches in the logbook. Please Note: The searches were documented on the shift roster as required. 10/26/04 Yes Security and Control Searches 6 11 of 36 cell search requests entered on TOMIS were not preformed according to TOMIS. Warden's response 11/29/04: New procedures have been put into place to ensure future compliance. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 11/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR November 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 10/27/04 Yes Monitoring Instrument Records and Reports ITEM NO. 10 NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE 1. Items requested from Internal Affairs by CM were not provided. 2. Monthly Drug Testing reports not provided to monitor for June, July, August and September 04. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Page 2 DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Warden's response 12/1/04: Due to concerns addressed to the Warden by the C M regarding Internal Affairs Assistant truthfulness and integrity, an internal investigation was conducted. As a result there was a determination that this employee had violated CCA’s core principles and had been less than truthful with C M and Warden. Based upon these findings the employee will be removed from Internal Affairs duties and receive strong disciplinary actions. Warden met with C M and advised him of these findings and his planned actions. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print 11/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR December 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N Monitoring Instrument ITEM NO. 6/15/04 Yes Drug Testing 2i 9/20/04 Yes Drug Testing 2i 9/20/04 10/26/04 Yes Drug Testing Yes Security and Control Searches NIN 3c 10/26/04 Yes Security and Control Searches 3d 10/26/04 Yes Security and Control Searches 6 NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Warden's response dated 7/6/04: Concur: Indicates 10 inmates issued disciplinary that there was a break down in the communications in reports for Positive Drug Screen in this instance and that new tracking procedures have April were not retested in May. been implemented. Warden’s response dated 10/11/04: Whiteville Correctional Facility acknowledges the error made in 5 inmates convicted for a positive the drug testing department. Effective October 11, drug screen in July were not 2004 an officer has been assigned the sole retested in August. responsibility to conduct inmate drug testing. In addition, the Wardens’ Executive Assistant will monitor compliance on a weekly basis. 10 inmates paroling in August, were not drug-tested 30 days prior Same as above. to their release date or 30 days prior to their parole hearing date. Visitors and venders not frisk searched before entering at checkpoint. Page 1 DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES Verified 12/30/04: By review of Drug Testing procedures and documentation. 12/20/04 DCCO CM note: Letter of Breach issued by Commissioner 11/29/04. Same as above 12/20/04 DCCO CM note: Letter of Breach issued by Commissioner 11/29/04. CM Note: NCN issued for same/similar NIN issue. (ref: 9/20/04,12/29/04) Warden's response 11/29/04: The Chief of Security will ensure that proper procedures are strictly enforced concerning documentation being entered into the logbook in the future. Warden's response 11/29/04: Partial Concurrence The Chief of Security along with Shift Supervisors will The Shift Supervisor designates a ensure all staff assigned to check point are in strict random selected number to be compliance with posted memo and procedures. searched at checkpoint, this On the day in question, searches were conducted as number is not documented in the per written directives, however; the officer did fail to checkpoint logbook to verify this. document the searches in the logbook. Please Note: Furthermore staff are frisk The searches were documented on the shift roster as searched only during shift change. required. 11 of 36 cell search requests entered on TOMIS were not preformed according to TOMIS. Warden's response 11/29/04: New procedures have been put into place to ensure future compliance. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Monitor's note: NCN issued for same/similar item. (ref:10/21/03) 12/20/04 DCCO CM note: Letter of Breach issued by Commissioner 11/29/04. 12/04 monthly WCFA SUMMARY OF NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS FOR December 2004 OUTDATE OF STANDING REPORT ISSUE Y/N 10/27/04 12/7/04 Yes NO Monitoring Instrument Records and Reports Disciplinary Procedures ITEM NO. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUE CONTRACTOR RESPONSE/DATE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN 10 1. Items requested from Internal Affairs by CM were not provided. 2. Monthly Drug Testing reports not provided to monitor for June, July, August and September 04. Warden's response 12/1/04: Due to concerns addressed to the Warden by the C M regarding Internal Affairs Assistant truthfulness and integrity, an internal investigation was conducted. As a result there was a determination that this employee had violated CCA’s core principles and had been less than truthful with C M and Warden. Based upon these findings the employee will be removed from Internal Affairs duties and receive strong disciplinary actions. Warden met with C M and advised him of these findings and his planned actions. NIN It appears that inmates may not have been allowed the opportunity to sign or refuse to sign (CR-2727) withdrawal request forms after final disposition of Class A and B disciplinaries.. Warden's response 12/7/04: Whiteville Correctional Facility has corrected the error effective 120704. Inmates will be required to place their signature on the CR-2727 while present at the hearing. If the inmate refuses to sign the CR-2727 it will be signed by the DBoard Chairman “refused to sign” and witnessed by an alternate employee while the inmate is present. 12/29/04 NO Drug Testing 2a 1 inmate refused to give a specimen for drug testing. Disciplinary report was entered but wasn’t heard by D-Board. 12/29/04 NO Drug Testing NIN 8 inmates paroling in November 04, were not drug-tested 30 days prior to their release date. Instrument name and Item numbers for Liquidated Damages issues are in BOLD print Page 2 DATE/METHOD OF CONFIRMATION BY MONITOR/COMMENTS TDOC MANAGEMENT COMMENTS/NOTES CM Note: NCN issued for same/similar NIN issue. (ref: 9/20/04) 12/04 monthly