Amador County Detention Center

Recommendations 3

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  • None. Staffing: Facts: • Section 1027 of the biennial inspection by the Board of Corrections conducted on February 27, 2003, Penal Code 6031, indicates that “the number of personnel has been a non-compliance issue for the last several inspection cycles.” • A staffing analysis developed in 2002 outlined the number of personnel (30) needed to safely and securely operate the Jail. • As of February 27, 2003 there are vacancies for 5 female Correctional Officers. • Overtime is required to maintain proper staffing. • Video arraignments between the Jail and the Court House will commence on March 3, 2003, which will ease some staffing concerns and transportation issues. 34 2002-2003 Grand Jury Final Report
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  • Request that the Board of Supervisors revisit the budget to ascertain if adjustments can be made which would allow for hiring the needed personnel. Inmate Housing: Facts: • The Jail has adequate housing for 76 inmates (65 male, 11 female). There have been as many as 91 inmates at one time, which cause extreme overcrowding. • When the Jail reaches maximum capacity an early release program goes into effect for inmates who have committed less serious offenses. • The Jail population fluctuates daily. Findings: • The increased population in Amador County and the surrounding areas may be responsible for the overcrowding situation in the Jail. • With the increase in inmates there is also an increase in visitors. • A home monitoring system could alleviate some of the overcrowding. Recommendations: • Establish a start date to begin construction of the Jail addition. • Implement an electronic home monitoring system for eligible inmates, who meet the criteria, which will reduce Jail overcrowding. 2002-2003 Grand Jury Final Report 35 Food Services: Facts: • Food service is contracted with the Stanislaus County Jail where individual meals are prepared, placed on trays, sealed and flash frozen. The meals are transported to the Jail in a refrigerated van and stored in a freezer until ready for use. At that time, meals are thawed and reheated. • All meals are planned by a nutritionist. • Inmates are served 3 meals per day, 2 of which are hot. The temperature of the hot food (165 degrees) is taken at each meal and logged to insure it is served in accordance with regulations. • Special dietary and religious needs are accommodated. • The Amador County Health Department inspects the food facility twice a year. Findings: • Inmate meals are adequate and nutritionally sound. • The meal storage room and the reheating room are currently very crowded.
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  • Complete the remodel of the re-therm (reheating of food to the appropriate temperature) area and kitchen. Inmate Medical Services: Facts: • Amador County contracts with the California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. (CFMG) for inmate medical services. • The contracted physician is required to be on site 1 day a week and is on call 24 hours. • The CFMG provides a registered nurse who is on site part-time, 5 days a week. • Each inmate detained for more then 2 days is required to have a complete health evaluation which includes Communicable Disease Screening and TB Assessment. This evaluation must occur within 7 to 14 days after admittance. • The Jail has policies and procedures for Non-Medical Sick Call and Emergency Medical and Medication Management, which is located in the Jail Manual. • Mental health care for inmates is provided 2 hours a week. Crisis counseling is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. • The only orthopedic physician in Amador County will not serve the Jail. Inmates requiring this service must be transported outside the County. • Injuries that require an orthopedic doctor tend to be the most common. • Providing transportation out of the County is very costly and involves safety issues. Findings: • Inmates who requested medical attention were seen in a timely manner. • Medical records were found to be legible and well recorded. 36 2002-2003 Grand Jury Final Report • Inmates are advised of the results of their health evaluation and, if necessary, any follow up care required. Recommendations: • Attempt further negotiations with the orthopedic physician in Amador County. Response required: A response to this report is required by the Board of Supervisors and the Amador County Sheriff pursuant to California Penal Code 933.05. 2002-2003 Grand Jury Final Report 37