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Medical Processes and Communication Protocols Need Improvement at Irwin County Detention Center

Inspection / Evaluation · Department of Homeland Security OIG · 2022-01-06 · about Department of Homeland Security

Report

Title
Medical Processes and Communication Protocols Need Improvement at Irwin County Detention Center
Submitting OIG
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Component agency
Department of Homeland Security
Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Publication date
2022-01-06

Summary

The objective was to determine whether Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC), in Ocilla, Georgia provided Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees adequate medical care and adhered to COVID-19 protections.

Recommendations (5)

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1ClosedEnsure IHSC coordinates with ICDC medical unit to update processes and documentation for chronic care cases and develop acontinuous quality improvement program.
2ClosedEnsure IHSC conducts training with ICDC medical unit about medication administration and health records documentation.
3ClosedCoordinate with ICDC management staff to develop a communication plan to keep detainees informed during a pandemic or otheremergency situations, and to include related policy and protocols, potential exposures, quarantine/isolation status, and testing…
4ClosedDevelop a plan to enhance communication among Atlanta Field Office staff, permanent on-site ICE staff, and ICE detailed staff toensure awareness of pandemic-related policy, protocols, and conditions.
5ClosedCoordinate with ICDC management staff to review and update the ICDC Detainee Handbook to ensure it contains current contact information for the ICE ERO Atlanta Field Office and the scheduled hours and days that ICE ERO staff are available to detainees…

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