In a recent meeting of the Board of Prison Commissioners, the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) presented findings from inspections conducted at state prison facilities, highlighting critical issues related to medical, dietary, and sanitation standards. The inspections, which took place at two state prisons—Northern Nevada Correctional Center and Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center—revealed several significant violations that could impact inmate health and safety.

The Northern Nevada Correctional Center received five citations, primarily concerning life safety codes, infection control, and issues related to sterilizer testing and maintenance. Additionally, expired medications were noted as a concern. In contrast, the Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center had one citation, which also pertained to infection control.

Overall, the NDOC conducted dietary and sanitation inspections across six state prison facilities, identifying a total of 14 critical violations—an increase of two from the previous year. Notably, the Ely State Prison reported three violations, while Lovelock Correctional Center and Florence Belcourt Women's Correctional Center each had one violation. High Desert State Prison recorded three violations, Southern Desert Correctional Center had two, and Northern Nevada Correctional Center again led with four violations. Alarmingly, three of the six inspected facilities had repeated critical violations, indicating ongoing issues that have not been adequately addressed.

Despite these findings, the NDOC reported no substantial nutritional adequacy violations during the 2024 inspections. The department continues to collaborate with the Division of Public and Behavioral Health to enhance infection control measures and early detection protocols across all facilities.

The meeting underscored the importance of maintaining high standards in correctional facilities, as these violations can have serious implications for inmate health and safety. The NDOC emphasized the need for ongoing improvements and encouraged stakeholders to refer to their detailed report for further insights into the violations and corrective measures being implemented. As the board concluded the meeting, questions from members, including General Ford, highlighted the urgency of addressing critical violations, particularly those related to high-temperature dishwashing machines, which are essential for maintaining sanitation standards.