Herm Orange Countysheriff's Department Sheriff-coroner DON Barnes Office of the Sheriff July 15, 2019 Honorable Kirk*

Published: July 15, 2019 2 pages

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The current physical configuration at IRC is not conducive to conducting health screenings. Response: Agrees with finding. On March 27, 2019 the Sheriff announced an initiative to increase custody mental health services. Among the components of the plan is the remodel of the medical/mental health screening area. RECOMMENDATION:

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By December 31, 2019, OCSD should reconfigure the health screening area at IRC to allow for more privacy, increased safety for the nurses conducting the screening and improved access to the inmates. Response: This recommendation is being implemented. On March 27, 2019 the Sheriff announced an initiative to increase custody mental health services. Among the components of the plan is the remodel of the medical/mental health screening area. Four interview cubicles will be constructed to provide confidentiality during screenings, increase the number of inmate who can be screened at one time, and decrease the wait time for new bookings. Construction of this project is funded and scheduled to begin

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