Q.        How soon are inmates seen by the medical department?
A.        Each inmate is given a medical screening the first day they come to Prison.  While in the R&O unit, inmates are given an option to have a complete physical examination by qualified staff member from the clinical bureau.

Q.        What can inmates do if they become depressed while in Prison?
A.            Depression and/or anxiety are common in Prison.  Inmates who feel they are suffering from depression or are having anxiety attacks, can fill out a health request.  Also, through an officer, caseworker, or health care worker request to have a mental health clinician see them.

Q.        What happens to an inmate who has a physical disability?
A.        The Prison is mandated to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.  The Prison has developed inmate disability policies through which they can be considered under ADA.

Q.        How do inmates get their medication?
A.            Depending on the type of prescribed medication, an inmate may get a blister pack that contains medication for a certain time period that he/she can self-administer, or if the medications need to be more carefully monitored, inmates may attend pill line, which is held twice each day.

Q.        How can inmates see a doctor?
A.        Inmates who want to be seen by a doctor can fill out a sick call request form requesting an appointment.  Sick call request forms are picked up every day and are evaluated by medical staff to determine which level of medical care is appropriate.  The Prison usually schedules two sick calls a day for each housing facility.  In case of emergencies, Prison staff have been trained to evaluate medical emergency situations and to then notify medical staff for appropriate medical care and follow up.

Q.        What other medical care is available at the Prison?
A.        Inmates can receive dental care, eye care and mental health care while they are incarcerated.

Q.        What happens if the Prison's medical unit cannot care for an inmate?

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