The Pasco County Corrections Facility in Land O’ Lakes has announced it has again earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) by demonstrating outstanding compliance with NCCHC’s nationally recognized standards of care for correctional health services in jails around the country, according to a news release.
The Pasco facility first was accredited in 2019 and has maintained its commitment to meeting the requirements described in NCCHC standards. The reaccreditation recognizes Pasco County Corrections’ dedication to provide quality health services to its approximately 1,400 inmates.
To maintain the accreditation, the corrections facility underwent a rigorous professional assessment earlier this year, during which a team of experienced physicians and experts in correctional health care surveyed the jail for compliance in areas including:
- Patient Care & Treatment
- Health Promotion
- Safety & Disease Prevention
- Governance/Administration
- Personnel/Training
- Special Needs & Services
- Medical Legal Issues
The Land O’ Lakes facility houses men and women charged or sentenced on misdemeanor and felony crimes, as well as juveniles who have been adjudicated for treatment as adults.
Published May 08, 2024
