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Findings 5 findings
F1
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Of concern is the confidentiality of the detainees while being transported in restraints to the contracted dentist. Of further concern is the possible exacerbation of dental problems by not providing basic, preventive dental care at the YSJH facility.
F2
Page 54
The committee was highly impressed with the skills and attitudes of the staff, the condition of the facilities and the programs offered. The detainees were clean, well-nourished, cooperative and respectful of staff and the Grand Jury.
F3
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The detainees and staff demonstrated exceptional motivation and effort in recycling an abandoned arena from Yuba County Friday Night Live, a federal, county and state-funded juvenile recreation program within the community, for their own use.
F4
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The procedure for obtaining a new prescription for psychiatric or psychotropic medication is complicated and slows the treatment time for patients who need them.
F5
Page 54
These facilities lose skilled and motivated staff to other county facilities that offer higher pay and benefit packages.
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 54Consider the practicality of hiring a part-time dentist for preventive dental care, thus encouraging proper dental care, reducing dental emergencies and eliminating the problem of confidentiality of the detainees.
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R2Page 60The PWD needs a full-time grant-writer position.
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R3Page 60The PWD, in coordination with all affected agencies and special districts, should develop, update, and maintain a unified master storm water drainage plan for south Yuba County. Required Responses to Finding and Recommendations
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R4Page 54The Grand Jury would like to see a change to the system that would expedite the process without risking the well-being and safety of the detainees.
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R5Page 54Continue with the BOS’s efforts to implement “Pay Banding” in order to stop the loss of skilled and motivated staff.
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R6Page 54The BOS should provide much deserved recognition to the staff of the YSJH complex. Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report 42 Required Responses to Findings and Recommendations None Follow-up Through a follow-up, the Grand Jury determined that the BOS has implemented “pay banding” which is helping to address the county’s pay inequality; however, the retirement system still needs to be addressed. Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report 43 This page intentionally left blank. Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report 44 Public Works Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report 45 This page intentionally left blank. Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report 46 Yuba County Public Works
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