Monroe County Jail meets health care standards for inmates

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For a second year, the Monroe County Jail is receiving a special accreditation for its health care standards.

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) awarded the jail accreditation after visiting the site in 2019. The voluntary accreditation process recognizes the Monroe County Jail’s compliance with NCCHC’s standards in correctional health care.

In March 2019, the Monroe County Jail reports it underwent an onsite survey and two-year comprehensive review. During that time a physician and other correctional health care experts surveyed the facility for standard compliance. The standards include safety, health care services, patient care and treatment, and health promotion.

“We have a legal obligation to provide inmates with health care. And, we will do our job with innovation, excellence, and efficiency on behalf of the taxpayers,” says Sheriff Brad Freeman. “I salute the supervisors, officers, and health care staff for their hard work.”

NCCHC President Thomas Joseph says he commends the Monroe County Jail for successfully undertaking the challenge.

NCCHC has surveyed and accredited jails, prisons, and juvenile detention and confinement facilities for more than 30 years.