LAS VEGAS, (KXNT) - The Clark County Detention Center recently suspended all inmate in-erson vistitation in reaction to the recent outbreak of coronavirus. Now the detention center has released a more detailed strategy as it attmepts to improve safety for both inmantes and employees alike.
• Each inmate is being individually screened for potential exposure. Those who are asymptomatic but have exposure risks due to travel will continue to be screened for 14 days and tracked by Medical Services.
• Officers have been educated on what signs and symptoms to look for and will contact medical services when inmates appear to be ill.
• Proper handwashing is highly encouraged. Instructions for proper handwashing are posted near each sink.
• Education is being provided to the inmate population regarding importance of recommended sanitation practices per the CDC.
• Modules are equipped with adequate cleaning supplies to include proper disinfectants.
• Taking an active role in having inmates clean their housing environments and module workers thoroughly cleaning all common areas within the module’s multiple times per day.
• Incorporated recommended sanitation practices per the CDC.
• Common areas are being cleaned more frequently. This includes the front lobby and the visitation booth area(s).
• Inmates don’t have exposure to the general public, potentially only their attorney of record or investigating law enforcement officers or jail staff. Protocols are in place to ensure inmate(s) are isolated and symptoms are being assessed to determine proper treatment plan in the event of an exposure concern. The SNHD and Risk Management will be contacted if someone is being assessed for Covid-19.
• Visitation has not been cancelled due to the General Public not having direct access to the inmate population. Visitation is conducted through video conferencing, which are being cleaned routinely.• Visitation would only be cancelled in the event there is a concern for the general public, or there is a safety and/or security threat at the jail.