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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Fresno County Grand Jury • 2007-2008

Pleasant Valley State Prison

Published: November 21, 2008 18 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings

F401 Page 171
There has been an increase in the medical staffing at PVSP that appears to have improved the availability of medical care.
No recommendations for this finding
F402 Page 171
The state has not yet implemented the cost-savings recommendation to establish a secured wing for patient-inmates at the Coalinga Regional Medical Center despite continued local support for this proposal.
No recommendations for this finding
F403 Page 171
The need for an improved medical record storage system remains.
No recommendations for this finding
F404 Page 171
Valley Fever continues to be an ongoing threat to inmates and staff despite attempts to minimize its impact.
No recommendations for this finding
F405 Page 171
The prison’s administrative tracking system provides incomplete information on inmate complaints and appeals.
No recommendations for this finding
F406 Page 171
While there have been alleged improvements, the prison is still not in complete compliance with the appeal processing time constraints established by controlling regulations.
No recommendations for this finding
F407 Page 171
Failure to resolve inmate complaints through the existing administrative process results in increased costs both to the prison and to other governmental agencies.
No recommendations for this finding
F408 Page 171
The prison staff does not always acknowledge and promptly respond to complaints and inquiries including those of the Grand Jury. 6 156
No recommendations for this finding