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Committee delays renewal of inmate and juvenile health contract while exploring in‑house option
Summary
The committee tabled a one‑year contract renewal for inmate and juvenile medical and mental‑health services and authorized a short review period to study in‑house staffing, insurance implications and bid options before the December 1 contract expiration.
The LaSalle County Public Safety Committee agreed to table consideration of the inmate and juvenile health care services contract to allow short‑term research into alternatives, including performing services in‑house, splitting services, or rebidding. Committee members expressed concern about the contract’s recent cost escalation and staffing shortfalls reported by the current contractor.
A sheriff’s office representative described staffing and service issues under the county’s current contract, saying the contractor invoked a 30‑day opt‑out for a previously separate dental services arrangement after vendor nurses refused work in a hot jail medical area. Committee members reviewed contract terms reported by staff,…
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