What precautions or screenings are in place for inmates arriving at or leaving from state prison?

CDCR and CCHCS continue to follow their robust screening practices for inmates entering or exiting state prison, including taking temperature. Licensed health care staff conduct a Reception Center health care staff conduct a Reception Center health care assessment as part of the initial intake process for each inmate newly committed to CDCR custody. 

This assessment, includes: 

  • A face-to-face interview to review medical records, take a brief health history, and review medication history.
  • A physical examination addressing any items identified during the interview
  • Vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

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1. How are CDCR and CCHCS preparing for a potential COVID-19 exposure?
2. How can custodial and health care workers stay protected?
3. Are there enough supplies to protect inmates and staff?
4. Is CDCR considering halting visiting at the institutions?
5. What precautions or screenings are in place for inmates arriving at or leaving from state prison?
6. Are events or tours being canceled or postponed?
7. ¿Cómo se están preparando CDCR y CCHCS para una posible exposición de COVID-19?
8. Cómo pueden mantenerse protegidos los trabajadores de custodia y atención médica?
9. ¿Hay suficientes suministros para proteger a los reclusos/presos y al personal?
10. ¿El CDCR está considerando suspender las visitas a las instituciones?
11. ¿Qué precauciones o evaluaciónes de detección existen para los internos que llegan o salen de la prisión estatal?
12. ¿Se cancelan o posponen los eventos o giras?