The Fulton County Jail has obtained reaccreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care by demonstrating compliance with NCCHC’s nationally recognized standards of care for correctional health services in jails.
“NCCHC accreditation is a significant step toward ensuring quality, high-standard care for patients in Fulton County,” said Brad McLane, Chief Executive Officer of NaphCare. “We are proud to have partnered with the Sheriff’s Office in achieving this recognition as we continue our mission to improve and save lives."
Reaccreditation is a milestone and positive step forward for the Fulton County Jail. Over the last two years, along with our partners at NaphCare, we have completed a rigorous review process to ensure the standards in place provide the individuals in our custody with access to quality, reliable healthcare.
During the assessment period, a team of experienced physicians and medical experts in correctional health care surveyed the Fulton County Jail for compliance with jail-specific standards in several areas such as patient care and treatment, health promotion, safety and disease prevention, governance and administration, personnel and training, special needs and services, and medical-legal issues.
“This incredible accomplishment is the result of hard but rewarding work by our team and healthcare partners who worked tirelessly to meet the necessary standards,” said Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Labat. “Together, we continue to raise the standard of care for the individuals in our custody. This accreditation sends a clear message that we are moving in the right direction and reaffirms our commitment to real change.”
“NCCHC accreditation is a significant step toward ensuring quality, high-standard care for patients in Fulton County,” said Brad McLane, Chief Executive Officer of NaphCare. “We are proud to have partnered with the Sheriff’s Office in achieving this recognition as we continue our mission to improve and save lives.”
For 45 years, NCCHC’s highly respected standards have provided guidance to help correctional health professionals and administrators improve the health of their incarcerated populations and the communities to which they return, increase efficiency of health services delivery, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and reduce the risk of adverse legal judgments.
"In earning NCCHC accreditation, the Fulton County Jail has demonstrated its commitment to quality, standards-based correctional health care,” said Deborah Ross, CCHP, NCCHC Chief Executive Officer. “Accreditation is a voluntary process, and we commend the Fulton County Jail for successfully maintaining this distinction. The health of incarcerated people is a vitally important component of public health.”
