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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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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
Page 54
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 4
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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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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