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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Page 54
Fewer inmates were housed in the non-specialized unit of the LAC+USC Medical Center in 2010 (one per day) than in 2005 (fifteen per day). In addition, a major safety change has occurred in that all inmates housed in specialized or non- specialized units are accompanied by a Deputy at all times rather than being restrained to the bed.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 55
The installation of enhanced diagnostic capabilities at Twin Towers such as MRI and CT has not been accomplished and may not be practical because of budgetary and staffing considerations.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Page 55
Orthopedic urgent care has not been instituted at Twin Towers primarily because of the inability of the Sheriff’s Department to attract the appropriate medical professionals.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Page 55
The layout of the new LAC+USC Jail Ward has tripled the requirement for Deputies and Custody Assistants.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Page 55
Twin Towers and LAC+USC have access to each other’s inmate medical records’ systems although they are not integrated.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 55
Both the Laboratory and Pharmacy functions at Twin Towers are provided by outside contractors. The County may be better served if these services were provided by LAC+USC. 2009-2010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT
No recommendations for this finding