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HCSO Detention Center - Medical Unit |
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The Hernando County Sheriff's Office Detention
Center Medical Unit
provides medical, dental, and mental health
services to inmates incarcerated in the Hernando
County Detention Center pursuant to requirements of Florida
Model Jail Standards and the American
Corrections Association, as well as prevailing
community standards. Inmates' health complaints
are solicited daily and followed by appropriate
triage and treatment by qualified health
professionals. |
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How does an inmate receive medical care in the
jail?
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The Hernando County Detention Center will provide inmates
access to medical care. Inmates will need to
request routine medical care via a medical
request form to the nurse. These forms will be
collected by Medical staff daily. Sick call will
normally be held daily. A co-pay is required for
each medical visit. All unpaid medical costs
will be subject to collection.
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Who do I contact regarding an inmate's medical
concerns? |
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Contact the nursing staff at 352-544-2334 |
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How
are medical furloughs arranged? |
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Contact the inmate’s
personal attorney to make arrangements for a
medical furlough. |
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