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    • Correctional Healthcare

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    • Correctional facilities face heightened infectious disease risks due to age, overcrowding, and poor ventilation.
    • The constant movement of individuals in and out of jails complicates infection control efforts.
    • The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges to maintaining health within these settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the strategies employed by health and administrative leadership to prevent COVID-19 transmission in a correctional facility.
    • To outline methods for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 once infections occurred among jail populations and staff.
    • To emphasize the integration of science-based policies and human rights in correctional health management.

    Main Methods:

    • Collaboration between health leadership, administrative staff, judicial personnel, and police.
    • Implementation of science-based policies for infection prevention and control.
    • Focus on upholding the human right to health and healthcare for all individuals within the facility.

    Main Results:

    • The study highlights a proactive approach to managing COVID-19 in a correctional setting.
    • Successful implementation of policies aimed at preventing and mitigating viral spread.
    • Demonstrated commitment to health equity and human rights within the jail environment.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of infectious diseases in correctional facilities requires a multi-faceted, collaborative approach.
    • Prioritizing science-based interventions and human rights is crucial for safeguarding health in carceral settings.
    • The strategies employed offer a model for other correctional facilities facing similar public health challenges.