Staffing provides the biggest obstacle for both COs and nurses, but officials say they are working on it
After starting at the jail in November, Dr. Matthew Sachs discovered what he described as "a massive problem" with prescription drug abuse
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Jail leaders must "take out the emotion" about the medication prescribed through the MAT programs, Lt. Staci Shaffer said
"The pandemic has likely contributed to the rise in cases," the state's chief science officer said
The findings come as the governor seeks $126.6 million in the next fiscal year and $162.5 million annually thereafter to expand treatment
In a lawsuit, the nurse blames jail staff for creating an unsafe environment by not supervising inmates while in the infirmary
Two sheriffs who have implemented MAT programs said they opposed the state requiring counties to offer it without paying for it
Despite efforts to improve recruitment and retention, the vacancy rate in jail positions continues to grow
The new guidelines say a jail barring inmates from taking prescribed medication to block opioid addiction would run afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Senate Bill 448 would create a commission to oversee the DOC's administration of healthcare
In a news release, the sheriff's office commended the quick and decisive actions of responding jail staff
If convicted, Tony Klein faces a maximum sentence of life in prison
Manuel Corona died at Lewis Prison, known for a 2004 hostage standoff and reportedly broken locks on cell doors
The settlement comes less than a year after WADOC agreed to pay $3.25M, and admitted negligence, in the death of another inmate due to improper medical care
Inmates sued Dr. Robert Karas, along with Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder, for treating them with the controversial drug last month
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