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CoreCivic's Health Services - Scope of Care
CoreCivic
Health Services
Scope of Typical
Care Delivery
We recognize the unique nature
of correctional health services
and its challenges. Our approach
to delivering care considers the
higher degree of emergent needs
in detention populations and the
higher-than-average degree of
chronic and non-acute care needs
of inmate populations. The range
of treatment services we provide
to residents is summarized by
category of service in the table
at right. While we develop and
maintain individual care plans for
each resident, the most common
types of health services are
summarized here.
MEDICAL SERVICES
We screen for infectious diseases and
urgent medical needs upon admission.
Referrals are made as needed. Initial
health assessments are provided
within two weeks of admission with
access to care for the duration of the
resident's time in our care.
We verify and continue current
ā medications based on patient history
of medical issues, mental health and
infectious diseases. If new diagnoses
are discovered, new medications are
ordered as clinically indicated.
We protect patients exhibiting signs
of self-harm. In 2021 CoreCivic
assembled a task force of 15 mental
health professionals to examine
existing challenges and identify best
practices to protect against self-harm.
Six work streams were identified
to institute a treatment model that
began implementation in 2022.
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We create treatment plans for those
with complex and chronic medical
and mental health conditions and
continue management as needed
until reentry.
We treat acute and episodic medical
problems 24/7 and work with area
providers when emergent off-site
care is required.
DENTAL SERVICES
We screen new residents within two
weeks of admission.
We provide emergency dental care
24/7.
We provide dental sick call for pain,
ā swelling and infection within 24-48
hours.
We provide oral hygiene instructions.
All residents have in-facility access
to a dentist for existing or new dental
issues.
OPTICAL SERVICES
Vision needs are provided on site by
an optometrist.
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
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Licensed staff conduct mental health
evaluations for new residents within
two weeks.
We renew current psychiatric
medications upon arrival with
follow-up by licensed mental health.
professionals within 30 days.
Qualified mental health professionals
provide counseling and medication
for diagnosed psychiatric conditions.
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