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County reports improved access and expanded psychiatric services in custody health
Summary
Custody Health Services reported improved access to care — initial 14‑day visits rose from ~50% to above 80% — and described integration of medical services into the acute psychiatric unit, expanded psychiatric coverage and increased structured programming for special management units.
Santa Clara County’s custody health leaders told the Public Safety and Justice Committee that the department has strengthened medical and behavioral health services in custody, increasing early access and expanding treatment options.
Rocio Luna, director of Custody Health Services, introduced the update and turned the presentation to Dr. Yi Chow Wong, who said medical services are now integrated into the acute psychiatric unit so medical and psychiatric providers round…
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