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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Lake County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
Health and Human Services Committee • Complaints H5 Lake County Jail Medical Complaint
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Findings 6 findings
F1
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CFMG followed appropriate policies and procedures relative to the medical care of this inmate. Recommendations:
F2
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County Dental Disease Prevention that encourages good oral health.
F3
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Communicable Disease Prevention Program which strives to improve the quality of life in the county by monitoring and eliminating certain diseases.
F4
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Emergency Preparedness Program which assists the county and its residents in responding to any type of public health threats.
F5
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Immunizations Assistance Program which provides access to immunizations to help individuals avoid certain diseases. It is committed to preventing the spread of HIV and providing for the needs of infected patients.
F6
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Overseeing the health care provided inmates in the Lake County jail.
Recommendations 1
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R1Page 56None 2012-13 BLANK -13 Department of Health Services Division of Public Health Oversight Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee (HHSC) of the Lake County Civil Grand Jury conducted an oversight of the Department of Health Services Division of Public Health (DPH). The purpose was to gain knowledge of how DPH works within the County. Background: DPH, located at 922 Bevins Court in the City of Lakeport, covers a wide variety of programs for the citizens of Lake County including: 1. Children’s services for those children with special needs. 2. County Dental Disease Prevention that encourages good oral health. 3. Communicable Disease Prevention Program which strives to improve the quality of life in the county by monitoring and eliminating certain diseases. 4. Emergency Preparedness Program which assists the county and its residents in responding to any type of public health threats. 5. Immunizations Assistance Program which provides access to immunizations to help individuals avoid certain diseases. It is committed to preventing the spread of HIV and providing for the needs of infected patients. 6. Overseeing the health care provided inmates in the Lake County jail. Procedure: The HHSC visited DPH on September 24, 2012 and interviewed the Health Services Director and the Health Officer. Most of the questions were answered by the Health Officer who stated the department was working very closely with the state and county to ensure that any and all areas of health for the citizens of Lake County are covered. Further, visits to the Lake County Jail are conducted several times a year for review of inmate health files. The Health Officer works very closely with California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) and stated that CFMG does a very good job at the jail facility and Juvenile Hall. The inmates are allowed to send their complaints to DPH.