By: Joli Shumpert, Implementation Specialist, equivant Corrections
Correctional facilities struggle with the growing challenge of managing inmates with mental health needs while maintaining security, efficiency, and compliance. Individual inmate needs must be met without sacrificing the safety of the staff and facility. .
Without the right tools, your facility risks delayed interventions, increased incidents, and staff burnout. Fortunately, a modern Custody Management Solution (CMS)can bridge these gaps and transform how facilities manage mental health care, ensuring better outcomes for individuals and staff alike.
Below are 6 ways the right CMS, like equivant Corrections’ Custody Management solution can help address inmate mental health and improve safety and efficiency:
- Automated Mental Health Screenings & Risk Assessments– Digital intake assessments identify individuals at risk of mental health issues, suicide, or self-harm. Early detection leads to faster intervention and better, more appropriate housing decisions.
- Real-Time Behavioral Tracking – Staff can log and monitor behaviors, incidents, and interventions in real time, allowing for timely responses to mental health concerns before they escalate.
- Integrated Case Management – Electronic case files centralize behavioral health history, treatment plans, and records, improving coordination between medical and custody staff.
- Automated Alerts & Notifications – Digital analysis of patterns in inmate behavior, flagging those who may need closer observation or specialized care.
- Streamlined Communication Among Departments and Professionals– equivant Corrections software connects custody officers and behavioral health counselors and professionals, improving collaboration and reducing gaps in care.
- Data-Driven Decision Making – Analytics provide facility leaders with insights into trends, allowing them to adjust policies, allocate resources, and implement proactive mental health strategies.
By leveraging technology strategically, facilities can move beyond reactive approaches and create a system that prioritizes mental health while maintaining security. equivant Corrections software is not just about efficiency—it’s about ensuring humane, effective custody management.
Are you evaluating CMS options? Make sure mental health management is at the top of your checklist. To schedule a demo of equivant Corrections’ software solutions, please contact us.
