Standard 115.318 Upgrades to facilities and technologies Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard) Exceeds Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard for the Meets relevant review period) Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action) Does Auditor discussion, including the evidence relied upon in making the compliance or determination, the auditor’s analysis and reasoning, and the auditor’s conclusions. This discussion must also include corrective action recommendations where the facility does not meet standard. These recommendations must be included in the Final Report, accompanied by information on specific corrective actions taken by the facility. There have been no physical plant upgrades or renovations during this audit period. The facility’s video surveillance system provides a camera view of every door in areas where youth are permitted as well as doors to enter areas where they are not permitted. The Annual Review of Staffing, Monitoring Technology and Facility Resources Report clearly addresses the use of technology to improve the safety of youth. Standard 115.321 Evidence protocol and forensic medical examinations Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard) Exceeds Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard for the Meets relevant review period) Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action) Does Auditor discussion, including the evidence relied upon in making the compliance or determination, the auditor’s analysis and reasoning, and the auditor’s conclusions. This discussion must also include corrective action recommendations where the facility does not meet standard. These recommendations must be included in the Final Report, accompanied by information on specific corrective actions taken by the facility. Massachusetts DYS Policy and Procedure 01.05.07(b), page 10; the Memorandum of Understanding with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care; and the Memorandum of Understanding with the Massachusetts State Police were reviewed by this auditor. The policy addresses all aspects of this standard. There were no instances of sexual abuse or assault during this audit period, and therefore there was no documentation to review. Physical evidence collection of criminal acts and forensic examinations are not conducted by facility staff. All staff are trained to preserve incident scenes and measures to prevent evidence from being destroyed. This was confirmed via interviews with staff. Criminal investigations are conducted by the Massachusetts State Police. There is a state-wide MOU for evidence collection and forensic examinations in place. There were no reported instances of sexual abuse or assault during this audit period. This was confirmed via email conversation with the DYS General Counsel.
Standard 115.318 Upgrades to facilities and technologies Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard) Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard for the relevant review period) Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action) Auditor discussion, including the evidence relied upon in making the compliance or determination, the auditor’s analysis and reasoning, and the auditor’s conclusions. This discussion must also include corrective action recommendations where the facility does not meet standard. These recommendations must be included in the Final Report, accompanied by information on specific corrective actions taken by the facility. There have been no physical plant upgrades or renovations during this audit period. The facility’s video surveillance system provides a camera view of every door in areas where youth are permitted as well as doors to enter areas where they are not permitted. The Annual Review of Staffing, Monitoring Technology and Facility Resources Report clearly addresses the use of technology to improve the safety of youth. Standard 115.321 Evidence protocol and forensic medical examinations Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard) Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard for the relevant review period) Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action) Auditor discussion, including the evidence relied upon in making the compliance or determination, the auditor’s analysis and reasoning, and the auditor’s conclusions. This discussion must also include corrective action recommendations where the facility does not meet standard. These recommendations must be included in the Final Report, accompanied by information on specific corrective actions taken by the facility. Massachusetts DYS Policy and Procedure 01.05.07(b), page 10; the Memorandum of Understanding with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care; and the Memorandum of Understanding with the Massachusetts State Police were reviewed by this auditor. The policy addresses all aspects of this standard. There were no instances of sexual abuse or assault during this audit period, and therefore there was no documentation to review. Physical evidence collection of criminal acts and forensic examinations are not conducted by facility staff. All staff are trained to preserve incident scenes and measures to prevent evidence from being destroyed. This was confirmed via interviews with staff. Criminal investigations are conducted by the Massachusetts State Police. There is a state-wide MOU for evidence collection and forensic examinations in place. There were no reported instances of sexual abuse or assault during this audit period. This was confirmed via email conversation with the DYS General Counsel.
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