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Jay County approves $197,076.57 inmate medical contract that adds a second full-time nurse
Summary
The Jay County Commissioners unanimously approved a $197,076.57 contract with Quality Correctional Care for inmate medical services in 2025 that includes funding for a second full-time nurse; Sheriff Larry "Ray" Newton said other providers were more expensive by about $50,000.
The Jay County Commissioners on Dec. 23 approved a $197,076.57 contract with Quality Correctional Care to provide medical services to county inmates in 2025. Sheriff Larry "Ray" Newton told the board the agreement includes adding a second full-time nurse to the jail medical staff.
Newton said he will research alternative providers for next year, noting that one provider he preferred submitted a proposal about $50,000 higher than Quality Correctional Care. Commissioner Rex Journay moved to approve the contract; Commissioner Brian McGalliard seconded the motion and the board voted unanimously to adopt it.
The contract was described to include language from the county's newly approved contract ordinance. The transcript does not specify contract duration beyond calendar year 2025 or the vendor's reimbursement schedule.
The action appears intended to maintain on-site medical coverage and add clinical staffing at the county jail for 2025. The sheriff provided the price and staffing change; commissioners did not request additional procurement details during the meeting.
