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County approves medical-services RFP as jail leaders warn of crowding, high overtime and staffing gaps
Summary
Commissioners authorized release of an RFP for medical and behavioral health services for the county jail and heard that average daily population near 95–105, repeated transports to Eastern State Hospital, and sustained overtime are stressing operations; jail leadership said recruitment and training timelines mean staffing gaps could last ~12+
Walla Walla County commissioners approved release of a request for proposals for medical and behavioral-health services for the county corrections facility and heard an extended operations briefing that described mounting pressure on staff and budgets.
Commander Steve Barker, speaking for the corrections department, told the board the county—s medical contract with Blue Mountain Heart-to-Heart expires on Dec. 31 and the RFP is intended…
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