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Board asks for deeper review of detention-center medical services and $15 medical request charge
Summary
The Citizens Advisory Board pressed for a detailed review of on-site medical staffing, response times and the $15 charge for medical requests amid concerns about delays and recent deaths; members recommended involving outside health partners and compiling usage data for the October meeting.
Members of the Oklahoma County Citizens Advisory Board pressed for a formal review of medical services at the Oklahoma County Detention Center, asking staff to provide counts of medical requests, details on the $15 charge, and a clearer breakdown of medical staffing and response criteria.
CAB member Jeff (first name only in the meeting record) said the group should “make a formal request” for data on how the $15 charge is assessed and how many requests are made each year. Jeff also emphasized concerns about the adequacy of medical staffing and the timeliness of care, saying the board needs numbers and…
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