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We are in the final stages of negotiating a medical contract for the care of approximately 1700 inmates. What level of cap on catastrophic medical cost is the “standard” in recent contracts? Does anyone have any history on this?

I know med calls are difficult in the long list of things that officers must do. I think there should be a balance between the belief that inmates need to be responsible and the reality that psych patients are a mixed lot. some are quite functional and likely would do okay if they miss meds but some...

I have been asked by the director of Alaska Juvenile justice to draft a policy on how we will deal the many potential issues surrounding a major pandemic with swine flu. Some issues are general prevention, reducing risk of introduction, management and isolation of sick juveniles, workforce issues such...

I am a correctional health care professional looking for information about real healthcare costs in jails with ADP 1500-2000 inmates. Why? I consult with a number of facilities regarding healthcare and the question, and in this day of ever increasing costs, I am frequently asked, "What is the average...

I'd be happy to send you a packet but it includes local resources and it was fairly easy to put together & includes approx. 10 pages, printed on both sides; shelters, mental health clinics, health care, as described in my post. I will need to mail it, or I might be able to upload the files, and...

Hello, I am an ex correction officer from Georgia and MIchigan. My pastor has put me in charge of forming our correctional outreach ministry. We are in the infant stages of forming the ministry and I am looking for training material to train our future volunteers on inmate manipulation and similiar topics...

I need to know how other facilities dipose of unused prescription medications. I would like to see a policy of this process as well if anyone has one.

The Indiana Department of Correction is honored to host the 2008 National Mental Health Conference titled, “Unlock the Mystery: Managing Mental Health from Corrections to Community.” The conference will be held June 23-25, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Adam’s Mark Hotel at the Indianapolis Airport...

The Indiana Department of Correction is honored to host the 2008 National Mental Health Conference titled, “Unlock the Mystery: Managing Mental Health from Corrections to Community.” The conference will be held June 23-25, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Adam’s Mark Hotel at the Indianapolis Airport...