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Dickinson County approves expanded inmate medical contract, doubling weekly care and raising costs
Summary
The Dickinson County Commission approved a new inmate medical services contract with Advanced Professional to increase jail medical coverage to 20 hours per week at an annual cost of $131,404.57, up from $54,232.84. Commissioners said the change responds to rising chronic-care needs and liability concerns; funding will come from the general fund beyond the original budgeted amount.
The Dickinson County Board of County Commissioners voted Jan. 8 to accept a proposal from Advanced Professional Healthcare (ACH) to expand medical staffing in the county jail from the current six hours per week to 20 hours per week. The contract price is $131,404.57 per year, an increase of $77,171.73 over the current contract of $54,232.84.
Sheriff Jerry Davis told commissioners the jail houses a growing number of inmates with chronic medical needs and that expanding on-site medical…
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