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2012
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Providing Constitutional and Cost-Effective Inmate Medical Care
By Edwards, Aaron.
California. Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) (Sacramento, CA).
“In 2006, after finding that California had failed to provide a constitutional level of medical care to its inmates, a federal court appointed a Receiver to take over the direct management and operation of the state’s inmate medical care program from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)” (p. 3). The impact of the Receiver on the provision of medical care to California prison inmates is described along with plans for the transition of medical care management back to ... Read More
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28 pages
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2012
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State Strategies for Controlling Inmate Health Care Costs
National Governors' Association (NGA). Center for Best Practices (Washington, DC).
“Inmate health care is a primary driver of state corrections costs. On average, states spend between 10 and 20 percent of their corrections budgets on providing health care, which inmates have a right to receive under the Eighth Amendment’s ban against cruel and unusual punishment. Because prisoners are not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid, states are left with the entire cost of providing them health care. As the nation’s prison population gets older and the number of chronically and terminall... Read More
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2011
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Avoiding Liability for Antibiotic Resistant Infections in Prisoners
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Inc (AELE). Civil Liability and Jail and Prisoner Law Sections (Chicago, IL).
'This article is being written for the purpose of aiding the management of prisons and jails in the U.S. in avoiding liability for antibiotic resistant infections in prisoners, specifically Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infections' (p. 301). Sections of this publication include: introduction; MRSA infections in jails and prisons; liability issues; recommendations; and conclusion.... Read More
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8 pages
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2011
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Hepatitis and HIV in Prisons
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Atlanta, GA).
National Minority Aids Council (Washington, DC).
Thirty-two questions about hepatitis C and their answers are provided.... Read More
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36 pages
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2011
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Prescription Drug Use Among Detainees: Prevalence, Sources and Links to Crime
By McGregor, Catherine; Gately, Natalie; Fleming, Jennifer.
Australian Institute of Criminology (Canberra, ACT).
“This report is the first of its kind in Australia to examine the self-reported use of illicit pharmaceuticals among a sample of police detainees surveyed as part of the Australian Institute of Criminology’s Drug Use Monitoring in Australia (DUMA) program” (p.1). This publication builds upon the little research done on the abuse (or non-medical use) of prescribed drugs by offenders. Findings are provided for :type of pharmaceuticals taken in the previous 12 months; sample characteristics; drugs ... Read More
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6 pages
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2011
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Legality of Denying Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment In the Criminal Justice System
Legal Action Center (New York, NY).
“This report examines the prevalence of opiate addiction in the criminal justice system, its devastating consequences, and the widespread denial of access to one of its most effective forms of treatment: medication assisted treatment (“MAT”). Anyone involved in correctional health care should read this report. The report then analyzes the circumstances in which the denial of MAT violates Federal anti-discrimination laws and the United States Constitution.” Sections following an executive summary... Read More
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25 pages
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2011
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TIP 53: Addressing Viral Hepatitis in People With Substance Use Disorders
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Rockville, MD).
CDM Group, Inc. (Bethesda, MD); JBS International, Inc. (Rockville, MD).
This Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) covers viral hepatitis in individuals who have substance abuse problems. “Each TIP involves the development of topic-specific best-practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of substance use and mental disorders” (p. vii). Chapters contained in this TIP are: overview of viral hepatitis; screening for viral hepatitis; evaluation of chronic hepatitis; helping clients make medical decisions about hepatitis treatment; hepatitis treatment; counselin... Read More
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146 pages
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2011
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Inmate Medical Cost Containment: 2011 Legislative Report
North Carolina Dept. of Corrections (Raleigh, NC).
This report evaluates the impacts resulting from North Carolina’s Senate Bill 897 on the Department of Correction’s expenditures for inmate medical services provided outside of its facilities. Senate Bill 897 is separated into the following sections: the 70% Mandate; the 5% Mandate; the Medicaid Mandate; other cost containment methods not covered by this bill; and reporting. The Department’s budget was reduced by $20.5 million in anticipation of cost savings resulting from Senate Bill 897. Unfor... Read More
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13 pages
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2010
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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation:
Inmates Sentenced Under the Three Strikes Law and a Small Number of Inmates Receiving Specialty Health Care Represent Significant Costs
California State Auditor. Bureau of State Audits (Sacramento, CA).
An audit of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation revealed two areas with significant costs to the state’s budget--expenditures related to individuals sentenced under the three strikes law and inmates receiving specialized health care. This report is comprised of three chapters, each with associated recommendations: longer sentences due to three strikes represent a significant cost; a small portion of the inmate population accounts for most contracted specialty health care ... Read More
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80 pages
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2010
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2009 H1N1 ("Swine Flu") and You
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Bethesda, MD).
Answers for a wide range of questions regarding H1N1 or “Swine Flu” are provided. Topics covered include: what H1N1 is; H1N1 in humans; prevention and treatment; contamination and cleaning; exposures not thought to spread H1N1; and H1N1 in pets. Links are provided throughout the text to resources for additional information.... Read More
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10 p.
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2009
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Locking Up H1N1
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This 3-hour program, originally broadcast December 9, 2009, and hosted by the National Institute of Corrections, will address the issue of correctional facility operations and H1N1 (swine flu). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and criminal justice agencies have joined forces to provide some practical strategies for prevention and control.
Participants of this satellite/Internet broadcast will be able to: define the current status of the H1N1 pandemic, including perspectives on i... Read More
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3 computer disks; DVD-ROM (162 min) + 1 computer disk; CD-ROM
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2009
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Communication and Public Health Emergencies: A Guide for Law Enforcement
By Brito, Corina Sole; Luna, Andrea Morrozoff; Sanberg, Elizabeth Lang.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Police Executive Research Forum (Washington, DC).
“This report identifies the considerations that law enforcement executives should address in their public health communications plans, regarding internal communications (those that remain within the law enforcement agency) as well as external communications (those that go to other agencies or the public)” (p.iii). Sections of this guide are: overview of risk communications; internal communications planning; interagency communications; communicating with the public; working with the news media; a... Read More
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60 p.
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2009
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Steps to Control Prison Inmate Health Care Costs Have Begun to Show Savings
Florida. Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (Tallahassee, FL).
Efforts by the Florida Department of Corrections to reduce inmate health care costs are reported. Best practices in contracting for inmate health services are also described. Sections of this publication include: at a glance; scope; background; questions and answers—what factors have contributed to rising costs for inmate health care; the steps have been take to contain these costs; what should be considered if inmate health care is outsourced; practices to be followed when contracting for inmat... Read More
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16 pages
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2009
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines: Detoxification of Chemically Dependent Inmates
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Recommended standards for the medical management of withdrawal from addictive substances for federal inmates are described. Procedures discussed include: general principles -- detection of substance abuse and treatment of withdrawal; management of inmates with complicating medical and psychiatric conditions; placement of inmates for detoxification; alcohol withdrawal; benzodiazepine withdrawal; barbiturate withdrawal; opiate withdrawal; cocaine/stimulants; and inhalants. Appendixes cover: detox... Read More
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32 p.
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2009
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Diabetes
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Recommendations for the medical management of federal inmates with diabetes are provided. Procedures covered include classification and diagnosis, screening, prevention/delay of Type 2 diabetes, baseline evaluation and initial treatment plan, Type 2 diabetes treatment, treatment of Type 1 diabetes, insulin and insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, gestational diabetes (GDM), medical management of diabetic complications, periodic evaluations, and health care provider resources. This d... Read More
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48 p.
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2009
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Varicella Zoster Virus Infections
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Recommended standards for the medical management of federal inmates with varicella (chicken pox) and zoster (shingles) virus infections are provided. Sections of this document include: purpose; varicella zoster virus (VZV) overview—epidemiology, varicella, and herpes zoster; screening; diagnosis; treatment—treatment of varicella and herpes zoster and patient education; control measures—housing inmates with varicella, contact investigations, managing inmates, managing staff, and visitors; varicel... Read More
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25 p.
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2009
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Dying for Decent Care: Bad Medicine in Immigration Custody
Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) (Miami, FL).
The routine subjection of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees to "poor, and sometimes appalling, medical care" is discussed (p. 7). Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; deaths in detention; abuses in medical care; unacceptable mental health treatment; physically disabled detainees; mismanaged medication; forcible drugging to deport; language barriers; unhealthy living conditions; detainees treated like criminals; denied medical records; and conclusions ... Read More
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78 p.
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2009
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Detained and Dismissed: Women's Struggles to Obtain Health Care in United States Immigration Detention
Human Rights Watch (New York, NY).
The finding that "ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] policies unduly deprive women of basic health services" is explained (p. 1). This report is divided into seven parts: summary; methodology; background; findings -- overarching problems in the medical system affecting women's care -- delays and denials of testing and treatment, obstacles to obtaining medical care, distortions of the doctor-patient relationship, detrimental and unnecessary use of restraints and strip searches, discontinu... Read More
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78 p.
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2009
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Incarceration, Incident Hypertension, and Access to Health Care: Findings From the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study
By Wang, Emily A.; Pletcher, Mark; Lin, Feng; Vittinghoff, Eric; Kertesz, Stefan G.; Kiefe, Catarina I.; Bibbins-Domingo, Kirsten.
The impact of incarceration on left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is examined in this study, an abstract of which is found at this link. The study finds an association between incarceration and future hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy in young adults.... Read More
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Archives of Internal Medicine, v. 169 no. 7
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2009
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Swine Flu
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Atlanta, GA).
Information regarding swine flu is available. Points of entry include: more on the human situation -- guidance for professionals, reports and publications, press briefings, travel notices, and past daily updates on the situation; general information -- "Swine Flu & You," key facts, swine flu video, "Swine Influenza in Pigs and People," and antiviral drugs; related links; and what one can do to stay healthy.... Read More
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2 p.
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2009
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Medical Services Resource Manual
Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections (Oklahoma City, OK).
This website provides access to medical procedures and other health care related material. Resources available (June 23 2009) include: Nursing Practice Protocols; Nursing Practice Protocols -- Table of Contents; Management of Alleged Rape/Sexual Assault; Management of Pandemic Influenza; Revised Report of Injury or Unusual Occurrence; Management of Viral Hepatitis; Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Management; Community Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Management; Pharmacy Servic... Read More
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1 p.
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2009
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
These clinical practice guidelines "provide recommendations for the medical management of federal inmates with hepatitis C, or who are otherwise at risk of infection" (p.1). Sections of this document include: purpose; transmission of hepatitis C; acute hepatitis C infection -- diagnosis and treatment; chronic hepatitis C infection -- natural history, stepwise approach for detection evaluation, and treatment, and complicating medical conditions; management of cirrhosis; infection control; and def... Read More
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41 p.
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2009
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Communication and Public Health Emergencies: A Guide for Law Enforcement
By Brito, Corina Sole; Luna, Andrea Morrozoff; Sanberg, Elizabeth Lang.
Police Executive Research Forum (Washington, DC); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
"This report identifies the considerations that law enforcement executives should address in their public health communications plans, regarding internal communications (those that remain with the law enforcement agency) as well as external communications (those that go to other agencies or the public)" (p. iii). Six sections comprise this guide: overview of risk communication; internal communication planning; interagency communications; communicating with the public; working with the news medi... Read More
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59 p.
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2009
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Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Planning: Guidelines for Community Corrections
By Bancroft, Patricia.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
American Probation and Parole Association (Lexington, KY).
The goal of this document "is to increase awareness and provide guidance to community corrections for developing preparedness and response plans for pandemic flu and other crises" (p. iii). Five sections follow an introduction: pandemic planning and decisionmaking; prevention and detection; human resources; communication; and offender supervision strategies.... Read More
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31 p.
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2009
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The Health and Health Care of U.S. Prisoners: A Nationwide Survey
By Wilper, Andrew P.; Woolhandler, Steffie; Boyd, J. Wesley; Lasser, Karen L.; McCormick, Danny; Bor, David H.; Himmelstein, David U..
The “prevalence of select chronic diseases, including mental illness, and access to health care among U.S. inmates” is examined (p. 1). Following an abstract, sections cover: background; methods; results for chronic medical problems (hypertension being the most occurring), access to medical services, and mental health; and discussion. A large percentage of chronically ill offenders are found to not receive the care they need during incarceration.... Read More
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7 p.
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2009
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Benchmarks for Developing a Law Enforcement Pandemic Flu Plan
By Brito, Corina Sole; Luna, Andrea Morrozoff; Sanberg, Elizabeth Lang.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Police Executive Research Forum (Washington, DC).
This “report is an interactive guide that leads the reader through a planning process to ensure continuity of law enforcement operations during a flu pandemic” (p. iii). This document is divided into seven sections: identify the department planning team; gather information and resources; review and revise existing (or develop new) plan components that ensure continuity of operations; communications prior to and during an influenza pandemic; planning for activation; planning for recovery (between... Read More
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50 p.
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2009
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Assigning Infection Risk Levels in Correctional Facilities
By Kravitz, Robert.
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
Ways to address widespread infection in correctional facilities are covered. Topics discussed include: increased use of personal and environmental cleaning; ranking infection risk from DEFCON 1 to 4; and focusing on disinfecting floors.... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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Pandemic Influenza Plan
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Standard Operating Procedures and related forms are provided for the four modules making up the U.S. Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) Pandemic Influenza Plan, which addresses health services. The modules are: surveillance and infection control; antiviral medications and vaccines; health care delivery; and care for the deceased.... Read More
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86 p.
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2004
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Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Access to Federal Bureau of Prisons medical treatment and clinical practice guidelines and general resources is provided at this website.... Read More
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2 p.
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2004
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, February 2004
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
Contents of these proceedings include: meeting highlights; Domestic Preparedness and the Impact on Large Jails by Sue Menser; meeting participants discussion of issues; Role of the Jail in Public Health Policy by Don Leach; MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Areus by Dennis Williams; response by jail and public health officials to contagious disease emergencies; National Sheriffs Association: Weapons of Mass Destruction Initiative: Jail Evacuation Planning and Implementation by Mike Jack... Read More
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49 p.
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2002
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, July 2002
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
Contents of these proceedings include: meeting highlights; "Cost Containment for Inmate Health Care" by Rebecca Craig; "Taming the Cost of Health Care in Detentions: What Works in San Diego County" by William Sparrow; "Confronting Costs for Medical Care: Open Forum Discussion"; "Increased Medical Costs: Managed Care and Private Contracts" by David Parrish and Dennis Williams; "Public Health and Jails: Challenges and Current Activities" by Roberto Hugh Potter and Dennis Andrews; "Succession Plann... Read More
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65 p.
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2000
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Application and Use of Restraints in Custody: Reducing the Risk [Videoconference Held April 19, 2000]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This presentation will increase the user's understanding of the risks associated with the use of restraints, tools to reduce risk, and the proper way to use restraints in custody. Issues discussed include: - Potential problems and concerns with the use of restraints;
- Terminology, physiology, and medical risks associated with the application and use of restraints;
- Planned and unplanned use of force;
- The need for policy development, training, and monitoring;
- Tools to reduce th... Read More
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1 DVD (162 min.)
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1999
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Managing Infectious Diseases in Corrections [Videoconference Held July 8, 1999]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Since the prevalence of infectious diseases is higher among incarcerated populations than in the general public, the content of this videoconference is of vital import for correctional professionals. The program covers: infectious diseases and their implications for corrections management; medical issues related to Hepatitis-B, Hepatitis-C, HIV, and tuberculosis; risk to staff; risk management approaches like education, protection, and post-exposure; how to evaluate an institution's infectious d... Read More
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2 video DVDs (165 min.)
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1999
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, July 1999
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
The meeting primarily dealt with recruiting, hiring, and retraining jail staff. Sessions included: improving opportunities for successful recruitment, selection, and retention of staff; successful/innovative recruitment; improving staff selection; other issues of interest like staffing analysis, problems with stainless steel fixtures, and position announcements; staff retention; NIC study of jail staffing; and a workshop on controlling sexually transmitted diseases in jails. ... Read More
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43 p.
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1999
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Jails As a Public Health Issue
By Krauth, Barbara; Clem, Constance.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Atlanta, GA).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO).
A survey of members of the Large Jail Network finds that health care is provided by the majority of respondents through a combination of providers (e.g., jail staff in coordination with the county health department and hospitals). Positive relations exist between local health departments and the majority of the responding correctional organizations. All inmates are tested for STDs by 49% of the respondents, while 39% screen inmates and test only those for whom testing is indicated. The majority ... Read More
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8 p.
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1997
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Prison Medical Care: Special Needs Populations and Cost Control - Special Issues in Corrections
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
Departments of corrections nationwide were surveyed regarding care for populations with specialized medical care needs and also regarding means the departments are using to contain or reduce their overall costs for medical services. The section on specialized needs details state responses concerning medical care for elderly, terminally ill, and chronically ill inmates. Tables identify main facilities housing elderly inmates with special medical needs, responses available for elderly inmates with... Read More
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15 p.
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1997
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Fees Paid by Jail Inmates: Findings from the Nation's Largest Jails
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
This survey of large jails confirmed that the charging of inmate fees is prevalent and increasing. Inmates are most commonly charged fees for medical care and participation in work release programs. Other fees reported include per diem charges, services such as bonding, telephone use, and haircuts, and participation in programs such as weekend incarceration, electronic monitoring, or substance abuse treatment. The survey details data on fees imposed, revenues collected, and where the fees are cr... Read More
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22 p.
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1996
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, July 1996
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
NIC's Large Jail Network meeting's highlights are presented in this document. The focus of the meeting was the topic of juveniles in adult jails, and among the issues discussed were: effective approaches to handling juveniles in jails; preparing and training staff to manage juvenile offenders; the public health dimension of jail medical services; and community, media, and interagency issues.... Read More
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79 p.
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1996
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Women in Jail: Legal Issues
By Collins, William C.; Collins, Andrew W..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Developed to assist jail administrators, this document reviews the major legal issues concerning female inmates, including those arising under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, medical needs of women, and sexual harassment. It profiles the female inmate population and facilities, programs, and services generally available, and reviews caselaw of significance to jail administrators. ... Read More
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40 p.
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1994
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Chronic Care Clinics: Protocols and Clinic Procedures
By Hipkens, James H.; Krause, Kathryn; Lamarre, Madeleine.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Georgia Dept. of Corrections (Atlanta, GA).
Chronic care clinic procedures and protocols are provided for the following areas: cardiovascular, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal, hypertension, infectious disease, seizure, pulmonary, tuberculosis infection, and men's and women's wellness clinics.
The document, "Drug Formulary," by the Georgia Department of Corrections is included.... Read More
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153 p.
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1993
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, January 24-26, 1993, Denver, Colorado
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
The theme of this year's Large Jail Network meeting focuses on the problem of airborne and blood-borne pathogens in jails. The conference opens with a presentation on tuberculosis and infectious diseases, followed by sessions on dealing with blood-borne and airborne pathogens, exposure control plans, training programs, and rising health care costs in jails. Brief findings are provided from NIJ's AIDS survey.... Read More
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36 p.
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