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Re: Investigation of the Wilson County Jail

Re: Investigation of the Wilson County Jail

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Kim, Wan J.

U.S. Dept. of Justice. Civil Rights Division (Washington, DC)

Published 2007. 38 pages.

Results from an investigation of the Wilson County Jail (in Lebanon, TN) are supplied along with recommended remedial measures. Sections of this report include; background -- facility description and general legal framework; findings according to medical care (inadequate intake screening and routine health assessments, inadequate access to medical care, deficient chronic and emergent care, inadequate infection control, access to medical care inhibited due to limited policies and procedures and inadequate oversight of medical care services, and improper administration and control of medications), mental health care, protection from harm (use of force, inadequate management review of use of force, supervision, inmate classification, control of contraband, lack of quality control of chemical and mechanical restraints, grievance, and due process), and life safety and sanitation; and recommended remedial measures. Accession Number: 022557

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