Orange County's Corrections Health Services (CHS) and Orange County Corrections Department (OCCD) have just secured reaccreditation courtesy of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), according to the county's press release. This reaccreditation serves as a testimony to their adherence to high standards in various healthcare domains, comprehensive treatment, health promotion, and disease prevention efforts.
The NCCHC's seal of approval isn't doled out lightly, it came on the heels of a rigorous appraisal process where a team of dedicated physicians and correctional health care experts conducted an on-site evaluation of the Orange County Jail from December 4 to 6, 2023. They scrutinized the establishment for compliance across a spectrum of healthcare facets, including patient care, safety, governance, and staff training, constituting an exhaustive review of the jail's healthcare services, and a recent announcement revealed that from April 2023 to June 2024, a proactive Rapid Syphilis Screening program tested over 1900 inmates, discovering 51 positive cases of which 21 were new infections showcasing the jail's initiatives beyond its walls to protect public health.
Louis A. Quiñones, Jr., the Chief of Orange County Corrections, underlined the significance of the accreditation in demonstrating their "commitment to quality health care." This accomplishment is viewed as a tangible proof of excellence in their healthcare operations within the correctional facility, as per the county's press release.
The Corrections Health Services team, in partnership with other community health organizations the Florida Department of Health, and the CDC, has shown a steadfast dedication to innovating and optimizing the care provided to individuals within their facilities. Dr. Raul Pino, Director for Orange County Health Services, attested to the department's commitment: "We have an obligation to ensure people receive the best care while at the Orange County Jail," as reported by Orange County.
