Health Care Reform in the Criminal Justice System
The WSMA support the development and implementation of a rigorous
statewide set of standards for the delivery of health care within the
criminal justice system. (Res C-7, A-19)
The WSMA support increased access to preventative and emergent health
care, substance abuse services, and mental health services throughout the
criminal justice system. (Res C-7, A-19)
The WSMA support improving standards of appropriate screening and testing
of illness and disease upon admission to a correctional facility. (Res
C-7, A-19)
The WSMA support increased funding for health care staffing in prisons in
order to promote greater frequency and efficacy of patient care
interactions with incarcerated individuals. (Res C-7, A-19)
The WSMA promote more effective case management practices of
soon-to-be-released inmates, including those that utilize current health
care policy to provide maximum benefits to the inmate, and stronger
partnerships between the criminal justice system, public health agencies,
and community-based organizations. (Res C-7, A-19)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services