San Diego Grand Jury Calls for Urgent Overhaul of Jail Health Services Amid Rising Custody Deaths
San Diego, California – A recent report from the San Diego County grand jury has raised serious concerns regarding the quality of health care in the county’s jails, revealing that the Sheriff’s Medical Services Division has not been effectively tracking critical performance indicators. This oversight may be hindering the agency’s ability to implement necessary reforms aimed at improving the medical and mental health care for inmates. The 2022 policy update from the Sheriff’s Office expressed a commitment to continuous quality improvement (CQI), emphasizing the need for ongoing assessment and enhancement of healthcare services in detention … Read more